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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,763.72, 92,645.31 and 15,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,763.72, 92,645.31 and 15,017 is: 22,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,763.72 : 92,645.31 = 15,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,763.72/92,645.31 = 15,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,763.72x = 92,645.31 × 15,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,763.72x = 1,391,254,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,254,620.27/61,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.43

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