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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,663.24, 60,994.14 and 15,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,663.24, 60,994.14 and 15,708.76 is: 23,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,663.24 : 60,994.14 = 15,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,663.24/60,994.14 = 15,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,663.24x = 60,994.14 × 15,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,663.24x = 958,142,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,142,306.67/40,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,562.86

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