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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,391.16, 93,589.62 and 15,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,391.16, 93,589.62 and 15,644.44 is: 23,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,391.16 : 93,589.62 = 15,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,391.16/93,589.62 = 15,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,391.16x = 93,589.62 × 15,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,391.16x = 1,464,157,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,157,194.71/62,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.38

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