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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.46, 23,496.57 and 5,280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.46, 23,496.57 and 5,280.54 is: 7,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.46 : 23,496.57 = 5,280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.46/23,496.57 = 5,280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.46x = 23,496.57 × 5,280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.46x = 124,074,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,074,577.75/15,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.72

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