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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,573.99, 59,307.48 and 16,187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,573.99, 59,307.48 and 16,187.67 is: 24,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,573.99 : 59,307.48 = 16,187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,573.99/59,307.48 = 16,187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,573.99x = 59,307.48 × 16,187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,573.99x = 960,049,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,049,914.77/39,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.62

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