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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,007.70, 90,011.52 and 15,634.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,007.70, 90,011.52 and 15,634.35 is: 23,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,007.70 : 90,011.52 = 15,634.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,007.70/90,011.52 = 15,634.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,007.70x = 90,011.52 × 15,634.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,007.70x = 1,407,271,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,271,607.71/60,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.52

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