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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,514.72, 89,272.60 and 15,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,514.72, 89,272.60 and 15,141.52 is: 22,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,514.72 : 89,272.60 = 15,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,514.72/89,272.60 = 15,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,514.72x = 89,272.60 × 15,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,514.72x = 1,351,722,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,722,858.35/59,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.41

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