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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,254.52, 90,374.88 and 15,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,254.52, 90,374.88 and 15,884.76 is: 23,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,254.52 : 90,374.88 = 15,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,254.52/90,374.88 = 15,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,254.52x = 90,374.88 × 15,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,254.52x = 1,435,583,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,583,278.83/60,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.32

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