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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,023.13, 58,483.66 and 15,665.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,023.13, 58,483.66 and 15,665.97 is: 23,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,023.13 : 58,483.66 = 15,665.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,023.13/58,483.66 = 15,665.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,023.13x = 58,483.66 × 15,665.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,023.13x = 916,203,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,203,263.05/39,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.47

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