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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.43, 89,997.63 and 15,626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.43, 89,997.63 and 15,626.17 is: 23,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.43 : 89,997.63 = 15,626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.43/89,997.63 = 15,626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.43x = 89,997.63 × 15,626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.43x = 1,406,318,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,318,265.98/59,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.64

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