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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,873, 97,309.50 and 15,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,873, 97,309.50 and 15,625 is: 23,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,873 : 97,309.50 = 15,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,873/97,309.50 = 15,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,873x = 97,309.50 × 15,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,873x = 1,520,460,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,460,937.50/64,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.50

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