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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,953.74, 59,951.54 and 15,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,953.74, 59,951.54 and 15,011 is: 22,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,953.74 : 59,951.54 = 15,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,953.74/59,951.54 = 15,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,953.74x = 59,951.54 × 15,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,953.74x = 899,932,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,932,566.94/39,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.36

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