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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.48, 23,626.56 and 6,389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.48, 23,626.56 and 6,389.10 is: 9,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.48 : 23,626.56 = 6,389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.48/23,626.56 = 6,389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.48x = 23,626.56 × 6,389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.48x = 150,952,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,952,454.50/15,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.99

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