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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.21, 23,407.36 and 5,750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.21, 23,407.36 and 5,750.22 is: 8,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.21 : 23,407.36 = 5,750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.21/23,407.36 = 5,750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.21x = 23,407.36 × 5,750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.21x = 134,597,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,597,455.24/15,612.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.29

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