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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,744.33, 94,119.06 and 15,998.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,744.33, 94,119.06 and 15,998.42 is: 23,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,744.33 : 94,119.06 = 15,998.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,744.33/94,119.06 = 15,998.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,744.33x = 94,119.06 × 15,998.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,744.33x = 1,505,756,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,756,251.89/62,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.28

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