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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.22, 23,625.79 and 4,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.22, 23,625.79 and 4,063.44 is: 6,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.22 : 23,625.79 = 4,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.22/23,625.79 = 4,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.22x = 23,625.79 × 4,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.22x = 96,001,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,001,959.80/15,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.28

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