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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,267.52, 90,394.35 and 15,897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,267.52, 90,394.35 and 15,897.79 is: 23,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,267.52 : 90,394.35 = 15,897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,267.52/90,394.35 = 15,897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,267.52x = 90,394.35 × 15,897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,267.52x = 1,437,070,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,070,393.49/60,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.86

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