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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,273.22, 58,917.12 and 15,916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,273.22, 58,917.12 and 15,916.06 is: 23,877.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,273.22 : 58,917.12 = 15,916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,273.22/58,917.12 = 15,916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,273.22x = 58,917.12 × 15,916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,273.22x = 937,728,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,728,416.95/39,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,877.04

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