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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.60, 23,625.90 and 11,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.60, 23,625.90 and 11,862.60 is: 17,793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.60 : 23,625.90 = 11,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.60/23,625.90 = 11,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.60x = 23,625.90 × 11,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.60x = 280,264,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,264,601.34/15,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.90

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