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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.89, 23,633.36 and 5,225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.89, 23,633.36 and 5,225.85 is: 7,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.89 : 23,633.36 = 5,225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.89/23,633.36 = 5,225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.89x = 23,633.36 × 5,225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.89x = 123,504,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,504,417.22/15,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.11

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