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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,970.84, 58,423.44 and 15,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,970.84, 58,423.44 and 15,584.52 is: 23,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,970.84 : 58,423.44 = 15,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,970.84/58,423.44 = 15,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,970.84x = 58,423.44 × 15,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,970.84x = 910,501,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,501,269.15/38,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,363.66

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