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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,173.34, 90,261.09 and 15,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,173.34, 90,261.09 and 15,803.88 is: 23,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,173.34 : 90,261.09 = 15,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,173.34/90,261.09 = 15,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,173.34x = 90,261.09 × 15,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,173.34x = 1,426,475,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,475,435.03/60,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.10

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