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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,756.57, 94,134.22 and 15,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,756.57, 94,134.22 and 15,371.87 is: 23,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,756.57 : 94,134.22 = 15,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,756.57/94,134.22 = 15,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,756.57x = 94,134.22 × 15,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,756.57x = 1,447,018,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,018,483.29/62,756.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.64

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