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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,210, 90,315 and 16,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,210, 90,315 and 16,434 is: 24,651

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,210 : 90,315 = 16,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,210/90,315 = 16,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,210x = 90,315 × 16,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,210x = 1,484,236,710
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,236,710/60,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651

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