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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,776.16, 94,162.96 and 16,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,776.16, 94,162.96 and 16,028 is: 24,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,776.16 : 94,162.96 = 16,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,776.16/94,162.96 = 16,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,776.16x = 94,162.96 × 16,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,776.16x = 1,509,243,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,243,922.88/62,776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.67

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