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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,525.15, 59,287.83 and 16,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,525.15, 59,287.83 and 16,151.59 is: 24,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,525.15 : 59,287.83 = 16,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,525.15/59,287.83 = 16,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,525.15x = 59,287.83 × 16,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,525.15x = 957,592,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,592,722.15/39,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.43

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