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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,570.08, 59,355.12 and 16,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,570.08, 59,355.12 and 16,187 is: 24,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,570.08 : 59,355.12 = 16,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,570.08/59,355.12 = 16,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,570.08x = 59,355.12 × 16,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,570.08x = 960,781,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,781,327.44/39,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.50

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