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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.96, 23,437.26 and 3,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.96, 23,437.26 and 3,938.44 is: 5,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.96 : 23,437.26 = 3,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.96/23,437.26 = 3,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.96x = 23,437.26 × 3,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.96x = 92,306,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,306,242.27/15,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.24

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