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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,708.02, 94,064.92 and 15,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,708.02, 94,064.92 and 15,961.30 is: 23,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,708.02 : 94,064.92 = 15,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,708.02/94,064.92 = 15,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,708.02x = 94,064.92 × 15,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,708.02x = 1,501,398,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,398,407.60/62,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.69

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