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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,370.50, 59,083.11 and 15,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,370.50, 59,083.11 and 15,996.96 is: 24,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,370.50 : 59,083.11 = 15,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,370.50/59,083.11 = 15,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,370.50x = 59,083.11 × 15,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,370.50x = 945,150,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,150,147.35/39,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.56

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