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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,327.64, 88,991.33 and 14,957.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,327.64, 88,991.33 and 14,957.87 is: 22,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,327.64 : 88,991.33 = 14,957.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,327.64/88,991.33 = 14,957.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,327.64x = 88,991.33 × 14,957.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,327.64x = 1,331,120,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,120,225.52/59,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.76

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