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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,285.13, 90,426.76 and 14,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,285.13, 90,426.76 and 14,693.36 is: 22,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,285.13 : 90,426.76 = 14,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,285.13/90,426.76 = 14,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,285.13x = 90,426.76 × 14,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,285.13x = 1,328,672,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,672,449.45/60,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.80

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