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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,985.66, 94,480.31 and 16,238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,985.66, 94,480.31 and 16,238.53 is: 24,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,985.66 : 94,480.31 = 16,238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,985.66/94,480.31 = 16,238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,985.66x = 94,480.31 × 16,238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,985.66x = 1,534,221,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,221,415.70/62,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.27

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