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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,874.26, 94,311.41 and 16,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,874.26, 94,311.41 and 16,127.13 is: 24,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,874.26 : 94,311.41 = 16,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,874.26/94,311.41 = 16,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,874.26x = 94,311.41 × 16,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,874.26x = 1,520,972,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,972,288.92/62,874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.70

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