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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,998.64, 59,997.96 and 15,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,998.64, 59,997.96 and 15,357.36 is: 23,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,998.64 : 59,997.96 = 15,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,998.64/59,997.96 = 15,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,998.64x = 59,997.96 × 15,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,998.64x = 921,410,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,410,270.99/39,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,036.04

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