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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,924.82, 89,886.51 and 15,547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,924.82, 89,886.51 and 15,547.62 is: 23,321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,924.82 : 89,886.51 = 15,547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,924.82/89,886.51 = 15,547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,924.82x = 89,886.51 × 15,547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,924.82x = 1,397,521,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,521,300.61/59,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.24

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