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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,514.84, 89,271.84 and 15,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,514.84, 89,271.84 and 15,141 is: 22,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,514.84 : 89,271.84 = 15,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,514.84/89,271.84 = 15,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,514.84x = 89,271.84 × 15,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,514.84x = 1,351,664,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,664,929.44/59,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.39

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