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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,083.16, 58,632.87 and 15,709.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,083.16, 58,632.87 and 15,709.61 is: 23,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,083.16 : 58,632.87 = 15,709.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,083.16/58,632.87 = 15,709.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,083.16x = 58,632.87 × 15,709.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,083.16x = 921,099,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,099,227.72/39,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.68

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