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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,061, 93,093.39 and 15,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,061, 93,093.39 and 15,313.88 is: 22,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,061 : 93,093.39 = 15,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,061/93,093.39 = 15,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,061x = 93,093.39 × 15,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,061x = 1,425,620,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,620,537.79/62,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.28

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