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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.50, 23,510.25 and 5,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.50, 23,510.25 and 5,285.25 is: 7,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.50 : 23,510.25 = 5,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.50/23,510.25 = 5,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.50x = 23,510.25 × 5,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.50x = 124,257,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,257,548.81/15,673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,927.88

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