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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.53, 23,438.34 and 5,759.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.53, 23,438.34 and 5,759.73 is: 8,639.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.53 : 23,438.34 = 5,759.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.53/23,438.34 = 5,759.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.53x = 23,438.34 × 5,759.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.53x = 134,998,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,998,510.05/15,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.61

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