Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,119.13, 93,178.69 and 15,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,119.13, 93,178.69 and 15,372 is: 23,058
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,119.13 : 93,178.69 = 15,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,119.13/93,178.69 = 15,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,119.13x = 93,178.69 × 15,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,119.13x = 1,432,342,784.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,432,342,784.25/62,119.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,058
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