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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,577, 93,864.50 and 15,192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,577, 93,864.50 and 15,192.48 is: 22,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,577 : 93,864.50 = 15,192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,577/93,864.50 = 15,192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,577x = 93,864.50 × 15,192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,577x = 1,426,034,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,034,538.96/62,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.48

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