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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,736.27, 94,103.19 and 15,989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,736.27, 94,103.19 and 15,989.28 is: 23,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,736.27 : 94,103.19 = 15,989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,736.27/94,103.19 = 15,989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,736.27x = 94,103.19 × 15,989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,736.27x = 1,504,642,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,642,253.80/62,736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.61

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