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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,832.87, 94,249.08 and 15,448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,832.87, 94,249.08 and 15,448.14 is: 23,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,832.87 : 94,249.08 = 15,448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,832.87/94,249.08 = 15,448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,832.87x = 94,249.08 × 15,448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,832.87x = 1,455,972,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,972,982.71/62,832.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.15

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