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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,565.96, 59,348.94 and 15,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,565.96, 59,348.94 and 15,884.32 is: 23,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,565.96 : 59,348.94 = 15,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,565.96/59,348.94 = 15,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,565.96x = 59,348.94 × 15,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,565.96x = 942,717,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,717,554.62/39,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.48

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