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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.62, 23,054.50 and 7,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.62, 23,054.50 and 7,062.50 is: 10,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.62 : 23,054.50 = 7,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.62/23,054.50 = 7,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.62x = 23,054.50 × 7,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.62x = 162,822,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,822,406.25/15,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.52

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