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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,004.14, 92,989.32 and 17,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,004.14, 92,989.32 and 17,014.83 is: 25,517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,004.14 : 92,989.32 = 17,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,004.14/92,989.32 = 17,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,004.14x = 92,989.32 × 17,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,004.14x = 1,582,197,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,197,582.16/62,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,517.61

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