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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.07, 23,433.03 and 3,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.07, 23,433.03 and 3,935.25 is: 5,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.07 : 23,433.03 = 3,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.07/23,433.03 = 3,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.07x = 23,433.03 × 3,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.07x = 92,214,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,214,831.31/15,622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.86

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