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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,387.86, 90,571.44 and 16,015.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,387.86, 90,571.44 and 16,015.34 is: 24,020.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,387.86 : 90,571.44 = 16,015.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,387.86/90,571.44 = 16,015.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,387.86x = 90,571.44 × 16,015.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,387.86x = 1,450,532,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,532,405.89/60,387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.27

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