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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,811.72, 94,220.82 and 16,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,811.72, 94,220.82 and 16,065 is: 24,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,811.72 : 94,220.82 = 16,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,811.72/94,220.82 = 16,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,811.72x = 94,220.82 × 16,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,811.72x = 1,513,657,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,657,473.30/62,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.33

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