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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,704.53, 94,061.66 and 15,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,704.53, 94,061.66 and 15,957 is: 23,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,704.53 : 94,061.66 = 15,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,704.53/94,061.66 = 15,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,704.53x = 94,061.66 × 15,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,704.53x = 1,500,941,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,941,828.84/62,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,936.74

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