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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.03, 23,436.02 and 5,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.03, 23,436.02 and 5,762.08 is: 8,644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.03 : 23,436.02 = 5,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.03/23,436.02 = 5,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.03x = 23,436.02 × 5,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.03x = 135,040,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,040,222.12/15,622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.22

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