Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,598.72, 93,901.50 and 15,852
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,598.72, 93,901.50 and 15,852 is: 23,778.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,598.72 : 93,901.50 = 15,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,598.72/93,901.50 = 15,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,598.72x = 93,901.50 × 15,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,598.72x = 1,488,526,578 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,526,578/62,598.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,778.87
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