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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,744.94, 94,116.78 and 15,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,744.94, 94,116.78 and 15,997.32 is: 23,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,744.94 : 94,116.78 = 15,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,744.94/94,116.78 = 15,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,744.94x = 94,116.78 × 15,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,744.94x = 1,505,616,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,616,247.03/62,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.82

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