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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,996.51, 94,492.39 and 15,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,996.51, 94,492.39 and 15,611.73 is: 23,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,996.51 : 94,492.39 = 15,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,996.51/94,492.39 = 15,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,996.51x = 94,492.39 × 15,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,996.51x = 1,475,190,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,190,053.60/62,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,417.01

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