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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,974.32, 89,964.72 and 15,601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,974.32, 89,964.72 and 15,601.17 is: 23,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,974.32 : 89,964.72 = 15,601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,974.32/89,964.72 = 15,601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,974.32x = 89,964.72 × 15,601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,974.32x = 1,403,554,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,554,890.72/59,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.60

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