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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,465.29, 93,697.97 and 15,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,465.29, 93,697.97 and 15,718.16 is: 23,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,465.29 : 93,697.97 = 15,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,465.29/93,697.97 = 15,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,465.29x = 93,697.97 × 15,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,465.29x = 1,472,759,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,759,684.14/62,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.25

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