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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,060.56, 58,593.58 and 15,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,060.56, 58,593.58 and 15,687 is: 23,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,060.56 : 58,593.58 = 15,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,060.56/58,593.58 = 15,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,060.56x = 58,593.58 × 15,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,060.56x = 919,157,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,157,489.46/39,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.60

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