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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.82, 23,520.29 and 10,413.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.82, 23,520.29 and 10,413.47 is: 15,625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.82 : 23,520.29 = 10,413.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.82/23,520.29 = 10,413.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.82x = 23,520.29 × 10,413.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.82x = 244,927,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,927,801.54/15,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.56

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