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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,997.72, 62,962.56 and 15,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,997.72, 62,962.56 and 15,698.64 is: 23,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,997.72 : 62,962.56 = 15,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,997.72/62,962.56 = 15,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,997.72x = 62,962.56 × 15,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,997.72x = 988,426,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,426,562.92/41,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.24

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