Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,656.86, 89,483.22 and 15,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,656.86, 89,483.22 and 15,284 is: 22,925.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,656.86 : 89,483.22 = 15,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,656.86/89,483.22 = 15,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,656.86x = 89,483.22 × 15,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,656.86x = 1,367,661,534.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,367,661,534.48/59,656.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,925.47
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