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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,246.69, 90,370.95 and 15,877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,246.69, 90,370.95 and 15,877.95 is: 23,817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,246.69 : 90,370.95 = 15,877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,246.69/90,370.95 = 15,877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,246.69x = 90,370.95 × 15,877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,246.69x = 1,434,905,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,905,425.55/60,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.17

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