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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.48, 23,517.84 and 6,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.48, 23,517.84 and 6,903.23 is: 10,357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.48 : 23,517.84 = 6,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.48/23,517.84 = 6,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.48x = 23,517.84 × 6,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.48x = 162,349,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,349,058.62/15,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.54

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