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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,691, 91,051.86 and 16,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,691, 91,051.86 and 16,915 is: 25,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,691 : 91,051.86 = 16,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,691/91,051.86 = 16,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,691x = 91,051.86 × 16,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,691x = 1,540,142,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,142,211.90/60,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,376.78

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