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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,717.62, 94,077.39 and 15,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,717.62, 94,077.39 and 15,971.38 is: 23,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,717.62 : 94,077.39 = 15,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,717.62/94,077.39 = 15,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,717.62x = 94,077.39 × 15,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,717.62x = 1,502,545,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,545,745.10/62,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.31

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