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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,006.15, 92,999.27 and 17,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,006.15, 92,999.27 and 17,017 is: 25,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,006.15 : 92,999.27 = 17,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,006.15/92,999.27 = 17,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,006.15x = 92,999.27 × 17,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,006.15x = 1,582,568,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,568,577.59/62,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.77

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