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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.77, 23,436.89 and 5,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.77, 23,436.89 and 5,762.14 is: 8,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.77 : 23,436.89 = 5,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.77/23,436.89 = 5,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.77x = 23,436.89 × 5,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.77x = 135,046,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,046,607.96/15,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.21

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