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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,974.86, 89,962.41 and 15,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,974.86, 89,962.41 and 15,601.54 is: 23,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,974.86 : 89,962.41 = 15,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,974.86/89,962.41 = 15,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,974.86x = 89,962.41 × 15,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,974.86x = 1,403,552,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,552,135.26/59,974.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.34

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