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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.67, 23,435.95 and 5,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.67, 23,435.95 and 5,093.75 is: 7,641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.67 : 23,435.95 = 5,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.67/23,435.95 = 5,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.67x = 23,435.95 × 5,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.67x = 119,376,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,376,870.31/15,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.26

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