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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.08, 23,587.58 and 5,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.08, 23,587.58 and 5,336.82 is: 8,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.08 : 23,587.58 = 5,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.08/23,587.58 = 5,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.08x = 23,587.58 × 5,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.08x = 125,882,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,882,668.70/15,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.22

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