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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,565.22, 59,347.64 and 16,191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,565.22, 59,347.64 and 16,191.65 is: 24,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,565.22 : 59,347.64 = 16,191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,565.22/59,347.64 = 16,191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,565.22x = 59,347.64 × 16,191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,565.22x = 960,935,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,935,837.51/39,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.39

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