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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,153.65, 93,230.40 and 15,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,153.65, 93,230.40 and 15,406.53 is: 23,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,153.65 : 93,230.40 = 15,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,153.65/93,230.40 = 15,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,153.65x = 93,230.40 × 15,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,153.65x = 1,436,356,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,356,954.51/62,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.78

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