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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,511.23, 59,266.89 and 16,137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,511.23, 59,266.89 and 16,137.67 is: 24,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,511.23 : 59,266.89 = 16,137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,511.23/59,266.89 = 16,137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,511.23x = 59,266.89 × 16,137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,511.23x = 956,429,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,429,512.75/39,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.52

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