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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,231.29, 93,346.96 and 15,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,231.29, 93,346.96 and 15,484.17 is: 23,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,231.29 : 93,346.96 = 15,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,231.29/93,346.96 = 15,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,231.29x = 93,346.96 × 15,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,231.29x = 1,445,400,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,400,012.92/62,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.26

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