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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.44, 23,501.92 and 8,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.44, 23,501.92 and 8,274.28 is: 12,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.44 : 23,501.92 = 8,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.44/23,501.92 = 8,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.44x = 23,501.92 × 8,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.44x = 194,461,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,461,466.62/15,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.28

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