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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,283.96, 58,926.10 and 15,910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,283.96, 58,926.10 and 15,910.84 is: 23,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,283.96 : 58,926.10 = 15,910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,283.96/58,926.10 = 15,910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,283.96x = 58,926.10 × 15,910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,283.96x = 937,563,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,563,748.92/39,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.32

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