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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,903.63, 94,355.44 and 16,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,903.63, 94,355.44 and 16,156.50 is: 24,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,903.63 : 94,355.44 = 16,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,903.63/94,355.44 = 16,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,903.63x = 94,355.44 × 16,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,903.63x = 1,524,453,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,453,625.97/62,903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,234.75

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