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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,695.08, 94,044 and 15,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,695.08, 94,044 and 15,947.96 is: 23,922.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,695.08 : 94,044 = 15,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,695.08/94,044 = 15,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,695.08x = 94,044 × 15,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,695.08x = 1,499,809,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,809,950.24/62,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.29

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