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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,910, 89,865 and 16,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,910, 89,865 and 16,134 is: 24,201

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,910 : 89,865 = 16,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,910/89,865 = 16,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,910x = 89,865 × 16,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,910x = 1,449,881,910
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,881,910/59,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201

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