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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,748.16, 94,120.96 and 16,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,748.16, 94,120.96 and 16,000 is: 23,999.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,748.16 : 94,120.96 = 16,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,748.16/94,120.96 = 16,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,748.16x = 94,120.96 × 16,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,748.16x = 1,505,935,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,935,360/62,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.67

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