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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.47, 89,994.98 and 15,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.47, 89,994.98 and 15,623.24 is: 23,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.47 : 89,994.98 = 15,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.47/89,994.98 = 15,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.47x = 89,994.98 × 15,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.47x = 1,406,012,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,012,760.42/59,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.54

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