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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,787.83, 89,686.90 and 15,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,787.83, 89,686.90 and 15,414.20 is: 23,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,787.83 : 89,686.90 = 15,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,787.83/89,686.90 = 15,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,787.83x = 89,686.90 × 15,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,787.83x = 1,382,451,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,451,813.98/59,787.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.63

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