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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.76, 23,516.19 and 5,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.76, 23,516.19 and 5,816.88 is: 8,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.76 : 23,516.19 = 5,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.76/23,516.19 = 5,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.76x = 23,516.19 × 5,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.76x = 136,790,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,790,855.29/15,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.82

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