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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,012.55, 93,018.80 and 15,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,012.55, 93,018.80 and 15,265.43 is: 22,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,012.55 : 93,018.80 = 15,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,012.55/93,018.80 = 15,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,012.55x = 93,018.80 × 15,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,012.55x = 1,419,971,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,971,438.66/62,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.13

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