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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,513.22, 89,270.35 and 15,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,513.22, 89,270.35 and 15,140.02 is: 22,710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,513.22 : 89,270.35 = 15,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,513.22/89,270.35 = 15,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,513.22x = 89,270.35 × 15,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,513.22x = 1,351,554,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,554,456.00/59,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.16

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