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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.07, 23,637.50 and 4,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.07, 23,637.50 and 4,071.25 is: 6,106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.07 : 23,637.50 = 4,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.07/23,637.50 = 4,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.07x = 23,637.50 × 4,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.07x = 96,234,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,234,171.88/15,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.98

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