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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,860.13, 89,782.86 and 15,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,860.13, 89,782.86 and 15,483.20 is: 23,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,860.13 : 89,782.86 = 15,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,860.13/89,782.86 = 15,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,860.13x = 89,782.86 × 15,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,860.13x = 1,390,125,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,125,977.95/59,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,222.90

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