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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.28, 23,435.40 and 5,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.28, 23,435.40 and 5,769.20 is: 8,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.28 : 23,435.40 = 5,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.28/23,435.40 = 5,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.28x = 23,435.40 × 5,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.28x = 135,203,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,203,509.68/15,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.87

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