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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,430.72, 80,148.12 and 15,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,430.72, 80,148.12 and 15,991.32 is: 23,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,430.72 : 80,148.12 = 15,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,430.72/80,148.12 = 15,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,430.72x = 80,148.12 × 15,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,430.72x = 1,281,674,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,674,234.32/53,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.59

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