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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.18, 23,422.71 and 5,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.18, 23,422.71 and 5,759.06 is: 8,633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.18 : 23,422.71 = 5,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.18/23,422.71 = 5,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.18x = 23,422.71 × 5,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.18x = 134,892,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,892,792.25/15,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.04

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