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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,461.14, 93,691.76 and 15,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,461.14, 93,691.76 and 15,714 is: 23,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,461.14 : 93,691.76 = 15,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,461.14/93,691.76 = 15,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,461.14x = 93,691.76 × 15,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,461.14x = 1,472,272,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,272,238.07/62,461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.01

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