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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268, 88,902 and 15,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268, 88,902 and 15,492 is: 23,238

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268 : 88,902 = 15,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268/88,902 = 15,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268x = 88,902 × 15,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268x = 1,377,269,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,269,784/59,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,238

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