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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.28, 23,625.88 and 4,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.28, 23,625.88 and 4,063.50 is: 6,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.28 : 23,625.88 = 4,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.28/23,625.88 = 4,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.28x = 23,625.88 × 4,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.28x = 96,003,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,003,753.22/15,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.37

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