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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,563.26, 89,342.70 and 15,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,563.26, 89,342.70 and 15,189.60 is: 22,783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,563.26 : 89,342.70 = 15,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,563.26/89,342.70 = 15,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,563.26x = 89,342.70 × 15,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,563.26x = 1,357,079,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,079,875.92/59,563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.84

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