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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,998.51, 94,495.39 and 15,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,998.51, 94,495.39 and 15,613.73 is: 23,420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,998.51 : 94,495.39 = 15,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,998.51/94,495.39 = 15,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,998.51x = 94,495.39 × 15,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,998.51x = 1,475,425,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,425,505.70/62,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,420.01

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