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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,886.08, 59,828.96 and 14,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,886.08, 59,828.96 and 14,928 is: 22,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,886.08 : 59,828.96 = 14,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,886.08/59,828.96 = 14,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,886.08x = 59,828.96 × 14,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,886.08x = 893,126,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,126,714.88/39,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.94

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