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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.99, 89,383.47 and 15,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.99, 89,383.47 and 15,214.15 is: 22,821.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.99 : 89,383.47 = 15,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.99/89,383.47 = 15,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.99x = 89,383.47 × 15,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.99x = 1,359,893,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,893,520.10/59,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,821.22

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