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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.94, 23,635.17 and 5,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.94, 23,635.17 and 5,225.58 is: 7,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.94 : 23,635.17 = 5,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.94/23,635.17 = 5,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.94x = 23,635.17 × 5,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.94x = 123,507,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,507,471.65/15,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.79

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