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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,171.28, 93,255.84 and 15,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,171.28, 93,255.84 and 15,423.48 is: 23,134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,171.28 : 93,255.84 = 15,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,171.28/93,255.84 = 15,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,171.28x = 93,255.84 × 15,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,171.28x = 1,438,329,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,329,583.12/62,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,134.95

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