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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,271.58, 90,397.11 and 15,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,271.58, 90,397.11 and 15,898.76 is: 23,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,271.58 : 90,397.11 = 15,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,271.58/90,397.11 = 15,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,271.58x = 90,397.11 × 15,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,271.58x = 1,437,201,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,201,956.58/60,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.43

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