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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,354.65, 59,010.11 and 15,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,354.65, 59,010.11 and 15,953.75 is: 23,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,354.65 : 59,010.11 = 15,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,354.65/59,010.11 = 15,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,354.65x = 59,010.11 × 15,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,354.65x = 941,432,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,432,610.17/39,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.76

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