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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,171.12, 93,256.68 and 15,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,171.12, 93,256.68 and 15,424 is: 23,136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,171.12 : 93,256.68 = 15,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,171.12/93,256.68 = 15,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,171.12x = 93,256.68 × 15,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,171.12x = 1,438,391,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,391,032.32/62,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,136.00

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