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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.15, 92,997.77 and 17,016.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.15, 92,997.77 and 17,016.00 is: 25,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.15 : 92,997.77 = 17,016.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.15/92,997.77 = 17,016.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.15x = 92,997.77 × 17,016.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.15x = 1,582,449,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,449,977.77/62,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.27

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