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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.72, 56,973.34 and 15,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.72, 56,973.34 and 15,832.76 is: 23,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.72 : 56,973.34 = 15,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.72/56,973.34 = 15,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.72x = 56,973.34 × 15,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.72x = 902,045,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,045,218.62/38,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,736.33

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