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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,206.57, 93,311.07 and 15,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,206.57, 93,311.07 and 15,459.45 is: 23,189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,206.57 : 93,311.07 = 15,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,206.57/93,311.07 = 15,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,206.57x = 93,311.07 × 15,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,206.57x = 1,442,537,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,537,821.11/62,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.48

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