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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.53, 23,436.77 and 5,762.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.53, 23,436.77 and 5,762.58 is: 8,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.53 : 23,436.77 = 5,762.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.53/23,436.77 = 5,762.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.53x = 23,436.77 × 5,762.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.53x = 135,056,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,056,233.25/15,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.97

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