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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,671.76, 94,006.32 and 15,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,671.76, 94,006.32 and 15,287 is: 22,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,671.76 : 94,006.32 = 15,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,671.76/94,006.32 = 15,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,671.76x = 94,006.32 × 15,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,671.76x = 1,437,074,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,074,613.84/62,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.18

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