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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256, 88,884 and 15,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256, 88,884 and 15,480 is: 23,220

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256 : 88,884 = 15,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256/88,884 = 15,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256x = 88,884 × 15,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256x = 1,375,924,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,924,320/59,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,220

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