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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,607, 59,410.62 and 14,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,607, 59,410.62 and 14,983 is: 22,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,607 : 59,410.62 = 14,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,607/59,410.62 = 14,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,607x = 59,410.62 × 14,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,607x = 890,149,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,149,319.46/39,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.55

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