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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,569.08, 59,353.62 and 16,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,569.08, 59,353.62 and 16,186 is: 24,279

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,569.08 : 59,353.62 = 16,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,569.08/59,353.62 = 16,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,569.08x = 59,353.62 × 16,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,569.08x = 960,697,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,697,693.32/39,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279

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