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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,163.16, 58,803.06 and 15,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,163.16, 58,803.06 and 15,835.16 is: 23,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,163.16 : 58,803.06 = 15,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,163.16/58,803.06 = 15,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,163.16x = 58,803.06 × 15,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,163.16x = 931,155,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,155,863.59/39,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,776.32

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