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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,239.03, 90,362.97 and 15,865.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,239.03, 90,362.97 and 15,865.45 is: 23,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,239.03 : 90,362.97 = 15,865.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,239.03/90,362.97 = 15,865.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,239.03x = 90,362.97 × 15,865.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,239.03x = 1,433,649,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,649,420.15/60,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,799.35

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