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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.34, 89,994.79 and 15,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.34, 89,994.79 and 15,623.11 is: 23,434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.34 : 89,994.79 = 15,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.34/89,994.79 = 15,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.34x = 89,994.79 × 15,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.34x = 1,405,998,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,998,503.60/59,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.35

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