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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.56, 23,586.40 and 7,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.56, 23,586.40 and 7,825.44 is: 11,739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.56 : 23,586.40 = 7,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.56/23,586.40 = 7,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.56x = 23,586.40 × 7,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.56x = 184,573,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,573,958.02/15,722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.43

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