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