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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,114.58, 79,644.41 and 15,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,114.58, 79,644.41 and 15,669.88 is: 23,496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,114.58 : 79,644.41 = 15,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,114.58/79,644.41 = 15,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,114.58x = 79,644.41 × 15,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,114.58x = 1,248,018,347.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,018,347.37/53,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.72

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