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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,343.77, 59,010.80 and 15,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,343.77, 59,010.80 and 15,947.73 is: 23,919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,343.77 : 59,010.80 = 15,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,343.77/59,010.80 = 15,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,343.77x = 59,010.80 × 15,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,343.77x = 941,088,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,088,225.75/39,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.63

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