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