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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,721.84, 92,583.04 and 14,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,721.84, 92,583.04 and 14,974.68 is: 22,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,721.84 : 92,583.04 = 14,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,721.84/92,583.04 = 14,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,721.84x = 92,583.04 × 14,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,721.84x = 1,386,401,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,401,397.43/61,721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.09

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