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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,451, 93,669.62 and 15,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,451, 93,669.62 and 15,703.88 is: 23,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,451 : 93,669.62 = 15,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,451/93,669.62 = 15,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,451x = 93,669.62 × 15,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,451x = 1,470,975,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,975,925.26/62,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.08

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