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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.81, 61,907.67 and 15,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.81, 61,907.67 and 15,996.16 is: 23,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.81 : 61,907.67 = 15,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.81/61,907.67 = 15,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.81x = 61,907.67 × 15,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.81x = 990,284,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,284,994.55/41,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.67

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