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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.12, 93,264.18 and 15,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.12, 93,264.18 and 15,429 is: 23,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.12 : 93,264.18 = 15,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.12/93,264.18 = 15,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.12x = 93,264.18 × 15,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.12x = 1,438,973,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,973,033.22/62,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,143.50

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