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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.25, 23,925.58 and 5,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.25, 23,925.58 and 5,562 is: 8,343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.25 : 23,925.58 = 5,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.25/23,925.58 = 5,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.25x = 23,925.58 × 5,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.25x = 133,074,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,074,062.06/15,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.07

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