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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,621.56, 93,932.11 and 15,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,621.56, 93,932.11 and 15,236.10 is: 22,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,621.56 : 93,932.11 = 15,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,621.56/93,932.11 = 15,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,621.56x = 93,932.11 × 15,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,621.56x = 1,431,158,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,158,954.51/62,621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,854.09

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