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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,984, 88,476.32 and 15,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,984, 88,476.32 and 15,208 is: 22,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,984 : 88,476.32 = 15,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,984/88,476.32 = 15,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,984x = 88,476.32 × 15,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,984x = 1,345,547,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,547,874.56/58,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.08

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