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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,997.84, 89,995.55 and 15,623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,997.84, 89,995.55 and 15,623.61 is: 23,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,997.84 : 89,995.55 = 15,623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,997.84/89,995.55 = 15,623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,997.84x = 89,995.55 × 15,623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,997.84x = 1,406,055,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,055,296.82/59,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.10

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