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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625, 23,437.50 and 4,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625, 23,437.50 and 4,681 is: 7,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625 : 23,437.50 = 4,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625/23,437.50 = 4,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625x = 23,437.50 × 4,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625x = 109,710,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,710,937.50/15,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.50

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