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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,474, 86,211 and 15,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,474, 86,211 and 15,921 is: 23,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,474 : 86,211 = 15,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,474/86,211 = 15,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,474x = 86,211 × 15,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,474x = 1,372,565,331
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,565,331/57,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,881.50

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