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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.89, 89,994.39 and 15,622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.89, 89,994.39 and 15,622.66 is: 23,433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.89 : 89,994.39 = 15,622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.89/89,994.39 = 15,622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.89x = 89,994.39 × 15,622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.89x = 1,405,951,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,951,756.88/59,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.74

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