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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.57, 23,521.04 and 5,820.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.57, 23,521.04 and 5,820.65 is: 8,734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.57 : 23,521.04 = 5,820.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.57/23,521.04 = 5,820.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.57x = 23,521.04 × 5,820.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.57x = 136,907,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,907,741.48/15,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.39

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