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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,417.92, 59,075.54 and 16,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,417.92, 59,075.54 and 16,017 is: 24,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,417.92 : 59,075.54 = 16,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,417.92/59,075.54 = 16,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,417.92x = 59,075.54 × 16,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,417.92x = 946,212,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,212,924.18/39,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.64

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