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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,073, 93,111.40 and 15,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,073, 93,111.40 and 15,325.88 is: 22,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,073 : 93,111.40 = 15,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,073/93,111.40 = 15,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,073x = 93,111.40 × 15,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,073x = 1,427,014,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,014,143.03/62,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.29

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