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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,146.88, 93,220.96 and 15,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,146.88, 93,220.96 and 15,399.68 is: 23,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,146.88 : 93,220.96 = 15,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,146.88/93,220.96 = 15,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,146.88x = 93,220.96 × 15,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,146.88x = 1,435,572,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,572,953.29/62,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,099.68

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