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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,904, 94,356 and 16,156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,904, 94,356 and 16,156.89 is: 24,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,904 : 94,356 = 16,156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,904/94,356 = 16,156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,904x = 94,356 × 16,156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,904x = 1,524,499,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,499,512.84/62,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.34

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