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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,355.06, 59,041.82 and 15,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,355.06, 59,041.82 and 15,664.04 is: 23,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,355.06 : 59,041.82 = 15,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,355.06/59,041.82 = 15,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,355.06x = 59,041.82 × 15,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,355.06x = 924,833,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,833,430.15/39,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.73

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