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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.18, 89,995.80 and 15,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.18, 89,995.80 and 15,623.82 is: 23,435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.18 : 89,995.80 = 15,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.18/89,995.80 = 15,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.18x = 89,995.80 × 15,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.18x = 1,406,078,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,078,179.96/59,997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.74

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