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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.46, 23,522.55 and 8,674.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.46, 23,522.55 and 8,674.19 is: 13,000.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.46 : 23,522.55 = 8,674.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.46/23,522.55 = 8,674.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.46x = 23,522.55 × 8,674.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.46x = 204,039,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,039,054.85/15,694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.71

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