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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,916, 89,874 and 16,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,916, 89,874 and 16,140 is: 24,210

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,916 : 89,874 = 16,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,916/89,874 = 16,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,916x = 89,874 × 16,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,916x = 1,450,566,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,566,360/59,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210

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