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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.83, 93,003.63 and 15,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.83, 93,003.63 and 15,255.72 is: 22,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.83 : 93,003.63 = 15,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.83/93,003.63 = 15,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.83x = 93,003.63 × 15,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.83x = 1,418,837,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,837,338.26/62,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.43

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