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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,816.88, 89,726.40 and 15,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,816.88, 89,726.40 and 15,444 is: 23,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,816.88 : 89,726.40 = 15,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,816.88/89,726.40 = 15,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,816.88x = 89,726.40 × 15,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,816.88x = 1,385,734,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,734,521.60/59,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.28

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