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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,335.82, 93,503.74 and 15,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,335.82, 93,503.74 and 15,588.70 is: 23,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,335.82 : 93,503.74 = 15,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,335.82/93,503.74 = 15,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,335.82x = 93,503.74 × 15,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,335.82x = 1,457,601,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,601,751.74/62,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,383.05

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