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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,247.84, 88,869.01 and 14,873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,247.84, 88,869.01 and 14,873.61 is: 22,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,247.84 : 88,869.01 = 14,873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,247.84/88,869.01 = 14,873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,247.84x = 88,869.01 × 14,873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,247.84x = 1,321,802,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,802,995.83/59,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.72

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