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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.70, 57,023.55 and 15,821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.70, 57,023.55 and 15,821.70 is: 23,732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.70 : 57,023.55 = 15,821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.70/57,023.55 = 15,821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.70x = 57,023.55 × 15,821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.70x = 902,209,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,209,501.04/38,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.55

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