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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.85, 23,512.14 and 3,988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.85, 23,512.14 and 3,988.04 is: 5,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.85 : 23,512.14 = 3,988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.85/23,512.14 = 3,988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.85x = 23,512.14 × 3,988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.85x = 93,767,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,767,237.24/15,674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.02

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