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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.61, 23,863.74 and 4,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.61, 23,863.74 and 4,062.50 is: 6,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.61 : 23,863.74 = 4,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.61/23,863.74 = 4,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.61x = 23,863.74 × 4,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.61x = 96,946,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,946,324.43/15,908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.95

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