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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,697.08, 94,047.07 and 15,312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,697.08, 94,047.07 and 15,312.57 is: 22,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,697.08 : 94,047.07 = 15,312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,697.08/94,047.07 = 15,312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,697.08x = 94,047.07 × 15,312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,697.08x = 1,440,101,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,101,962.54/62,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,969.20

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