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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,611.13, 93,922.16 and 15,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,611.13, 93,922.16 and 15,864 is: 23,797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,611.13 : 93,922.16 = 15,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,611.13/93,922.16 = 15,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,611.13x = 93,922.16 × 15,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,611.13x = 1,489,981,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,981,066.92/62,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,797.39

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