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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,272.31, 90,414.54 and 15,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,272.31, 90,414.54 and 15,902.13 is: 23,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,272.31 : 90,414.54 = 15,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,272.31/90,414.54 = 15,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,272.31x = 90,414.54 × 15,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,272.31x = 1,437,783,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,783,768.97/60,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.80

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