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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,592.49, 89,388.72 and 15,217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,592.49, 89,388.72 and 15,217.65 is: 22,826.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,592.49 : 89,388.72 = 15,217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,592.49/89,388.72 = 15,217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,592.49x = 89,388.72 × 15,217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,592.49x = 1,360,286,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,286,254.91/59,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.47

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