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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,165.16, 58,806.06 and 15,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,165.16, 58,806.06 and 15,837.16 is: 23,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,165.16 : 58,806.06 = 15,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,165.16/58,806.06 = 15,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,165.16x = 58,806.06 × 15,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,165.16x = 931,320,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,320,981.19/39,165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.32

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