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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,389.66, 92,084.15 and 15,797.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,389.66, 92,084.15 and 15,797.33 is: 23,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,389.66 : 92,084.15 = 15,797.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,389.66/92,084.15 = 15,797.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,389.66x = 92,084.15 × 15,797.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,389.66x = 1,454,683,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,683,244.90/61,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,695.90

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