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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,709.72, 94,063.35 and 15,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,709.72, 94,063.35 and 15,325.14 is: 22,987.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,709.72 : 94,063.35 = 15,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,709.72/94,063.35 = 15,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,709.72x = 94,063.35 × 15,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,709.72x = 1,441,534,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,534,007.62/62,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.41

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