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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,292.20, 94,943.70 and 16,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,292.20, 94,943.70 and 16,545 is: 24,818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,292.20 : 94,943.70 = 16,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,292.20/94,943.70 = 16,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,292.20x = 94,943.70 × 16,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,292.20x = 1,570,843,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,843,516.50/63,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.91

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