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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,486.28, 93,728.58 and 15,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,486.28, 93,728.58 and 15,101 is: 22,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,486.28 : 93,728.58 = 15,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,486.28/93,728.58 = 15,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,486.28x = 93,728.58 × 15,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,486.28x = 1,415,395,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,395,286.58/62,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.30

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