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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,235.87, 90,358.24 and 15,862.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,235.87, 90,358.24 and 15,862.31 is: 23,794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,235.87 : 90,358.24 = 15,862.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,235.87/90,358.24 = 15,862.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,235.87x = 90,358.24 × 15,862.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,235.87x = 1,433,290,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,290,413.93/60,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,794.63

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