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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,848, 97,272.03 and 15,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,848, 97,272.03 and 15,600 is: 23,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,848 : 97,272.03 = 15,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,848/97,272.03 = 15,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,848x = 97,272.03 × 15,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,848x = 1,517,443,668
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,443,668/64,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,400.01

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