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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.39, 89,995.14 and 15,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.39, 89,995.14 and 15,623.16 is: 23,434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.39 : 89,995.14 = 15,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.39/89,995.14 = 15,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.39x = 89,995.14 × 15,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.39x = 1,406,008,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,008,471.44/59,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.49

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