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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,223, 88,834.50 and 15,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,223, 88,834.50 and 15,447 is: 23,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,223 : 88,834.50 = 15,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,223/88,834.50 = 15,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,223x = 88,834.50 × 15,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,223x = 1,372,226,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,226,521.50/59,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,170.50

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