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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.94, 23,174.91 and 5,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.94, 23,174.91 and 5,062.50 is: 7,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.94 : 23,174.91 = 5,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.94/23,174.91 = 5,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.94x = 23,174.91 × 5,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.94x = 117,322,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,322,981.88/15,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.75

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