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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,372.09, 90,553.86 and 15,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,372.09, 90,553.86 and 15,997.86 is: 23,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,372.09 : 90,553.86 = 15,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,372.09/90,553.86 = 15,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,372.09x = 90,553.86 × 15,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,372.09x = 1,448,667,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,667,974.74/60,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.66

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