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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,161.16, 58,800.06 and 15,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,161.16, 58,800.06 and 15,833.16 is: 23,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,161.16 : 58,800.06 = 15,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,161.16/58,800.06 = 15,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,161.16x = 58,800.06 × 15,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,161.16x = 930,990,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,990,757.99/39,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.32

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