Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,601.72, 93,906 and 15,855
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,601.72, 93,906 and 15,855 is: 23,783.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,601.72 : 93,906 = 15,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,601.72/93,906 = 15,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,601.72x = 93,906 × 15,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,601.72x = 1,488,879,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,879,630/62,601.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,783.37
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