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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,999.81, 94,497.35 and 15,615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,999.81, 94,497.35 and 15,615.06 is: 23,422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,999.81 : 94,497.35 = 15,615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,999.81/94,497.35 = 15,615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,999.81x = 94,497.35 × 15,615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,999.81x = 1,475,581,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,581,790.09/62,999.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,422.00

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