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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,595.76, 59,387.88 and 14,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,595.76, 59,387.88 and 14,966 is: 22,446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,595.76 : 59,387.88 = 14,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,595.76/59,387.88 = 14,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,595.76x = 59,387.88 × 14,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,595.76x = 888,799,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,799,012.08/39,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.82

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