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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,593, 60,889.62 and 15,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,593, 60,889.62 and 15,969 is: 23,953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,593 : 60,889.62 = 15,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,593/60,889.62 = 15,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,593x = 60,889.62 × 15,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,593x = 972,346,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,346,341.78/40,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,953.55

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