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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,523.70, 59,285.24 and 16,133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,523.70, 59,285.24 and 16,133.73 is: 24,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,523.70 : 59,285.24 = 16,133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,523.70/59,285.24 = 16,133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,523.70x = 59,285.24 × 16,133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,523.70x = 956,491,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,491,974.48/39,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.47

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