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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,841, 97,261.50 and 15,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,841, 97,261.50 and 15,593 is: 23,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,841 : 97,261.50 = 15,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,841/97,261.50 = 15,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,841x = 97,261.50 × 15,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,841x = 1,516,598,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,598,569.50/64,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.50

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