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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,587.53, 90,879.99 and 16,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,587.53, 90,879.99 and 16,214.28 is: 24,321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,587.53 : 90,879.99 = 16,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,587.53/90,879.99 = 16,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,587.53x = 90,879.99 × 16,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,587.53x = 1,473,553,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,553,149.86/60,587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.06

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