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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.37, 23,441.19 and 5,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.37, 23,441.19 and 5,764.70 is: 8,648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.37 : 23,441.19 = 5,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.37/23,441.19 = 5,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.37x = 23,441.19 × 5,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.37x = 135,131,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,131,427.99/15,625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.21

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