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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.97, 23,441.55 and 5,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.97, 23,441.55 and 5,766.93 is: 8,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.97 : 23,441.55 = 5,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.97/23,441.55 = 5,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.97x = 23,441.55 × 5,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.97x = 135,185,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,185,777.94/15,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.80

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