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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.94, 23,638.52 and 4,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.94, 23,638.52 and 4,071.25 is: 6,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.94 : 23,638.52 = 4,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.94/23,638.52 = 4,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.94x = 23,638.52 × 4,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.94x = 96,238,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,238,324.55/15,758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.90

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