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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.35, 23,437.25 and 5,761.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.35, 23,437.25 and 5,761.86 is: 8,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.35 : 23,437.25 = 5,761.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.35/23,437.25 = 5,761.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.35x = 23,437.25 × 5,761.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.35x = 135,042,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,042,153.29/15,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.61

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