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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,465.09, 59,195.70 and 14,503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,465.09, 59,195.70 and 14,503.23 is: 21,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,465.09 : 59,195.70 = 14,503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,465.09/59,195.70 = 14,503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,465.09x = 59,195.70 × 14,503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,465.09x = 858,528,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,528,852.11/39,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,754.13

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