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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,901, 94,351.50 and 16,153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,901, 94,351.50 and 16,153.88 is: 24,230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,901 : 94,351.50 = 16,153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,901/94,351.50 = 16,153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,901x = 94,351.50 × 16,153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,901x = 1,524,142,337.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,142,337.06/62,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.81

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