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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.22, 23,422.92 and 5,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.22, 23,422.92 and 5,759.20 is: 8,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.22 : 23,422.92 = 5,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.22/23,422.92 = 5,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.22x = 23,422.92 × 5,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.22x = 134,897,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,897,280.86/15,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.75

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