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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,262, 88,893 and 15,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,262, 88,893 and 15,486 is: 23,229

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,262 : 88,893 = 15,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,262/88,893 = 15,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,262x = 88,893 × 15,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,262x = 1,376,596,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,596,998/59,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229

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