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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.63, 23,512.28 and 7,350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.63, 23,512.28 and 7,350.05 is: 11,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.63 : 23,512.28 = 7,350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.63/23,512.28 = 7,350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.63x = 23,512.28 × 7,350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.63x = 172,816,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,816,455.64/15,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.24

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