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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,796.58, 94,192.89 and 15,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,796.58, 94,192.89 and 15,411.85 is: 23,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,796.58 : 94,192.89 = 15,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,796.58/94,192.89 = 15,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,796.58x = 94,192.89 × 15,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,796.58x = 1,451,686,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,686,691.75/62,796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.29

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