Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,554, 89,331 and 15,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,554, 89,331 and 15,778 is: 23,667
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,554 : 89,331 = 15,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,554/89,331 = 15,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,554x = 89,331 × 15,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,554x = 1,409,464,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,464,518/59,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,667
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