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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,991.84, 89,986.55 and 15,617.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,991.84, 89,986.55 and 15,617.61 is: 23,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,991.84 : 89,986.55 = 15,617.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,991.84/89,986.55 = 15,617.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,991.84x = 89,986.55 × 15,617.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,991.84x = 1,405,374,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,374,765.06/59,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,426.10

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