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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.88, 23,497.33 and 5,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.88, 23,497.33 and 5,811.52 is: 8,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.88 : 23,497.33 = 5,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.88/23,497.33 = 5,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.88x = 23,497.33 × 5,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.88x = 136,555,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,555,203.24/15,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.72

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