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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.16, 57,025.93 and 14,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.16, 57,025.93 and 14,006 is: 21,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.16 : 57,025.93 = 14,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.16/57,025.93 = 14,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.16x = 57,025.93 × 14,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.16x = 798,705,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,705,175.58/38,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.18

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