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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,565.53, 59,348.57 and 16,191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,565.53, 59,348.57 and 16,191.97 is: 24,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,565.53 : 59,348.57 = 16,191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,565.53/59,348.57 = 16,191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,565.53x = 59,348.57 × 16,191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,565.53x = 960,970,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,970,035.65/39,565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,288.06

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