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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.52, 23,232.99 and 5,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.52, 23,232.99 and 5,625.83 is: 8,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.52 : 23,232.99 = 5,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.52/23,232.99 = 5,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.52x = 23,232.99 × 5,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.52x = 130,704,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,704,852.13/15,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.10

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