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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,140.16, 58,717.28 and 15,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,140.16, 58,717.28 and 15,768 is: 23,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,140.16 : 58,717.28 = 15,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,140.16/58,717.28 = 15,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,140.16x = 58,717.28 × 15,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,140.16x = 925,854,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,854,071.04/39,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.84

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