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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,169.90, 93,253.17 and 15,422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,169.90, 93,253.17 and 15,422.22 is: 23,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,169.90 : 93,253.17 = 15,422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,169.90/93,253.17 = 15,422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,169.90x = 93,253.17 × 15,422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,169.90x = 1,438,170,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,170,903.44/62,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.91

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