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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.28, 23,425.25 and 5,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.28, 23,425.25 and 5,759.55 is: 8,637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.28 : 23,425.25 = 5,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.28/23,425.25 = 5,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.28x = 23,425.25 × 5,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.28x = 134,918,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,918,869.84/15,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.97

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