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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.23, 57,007.92 and 14,626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.23, 57,007.92 and 14,626.25 is: 21,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.23 : 57,007.92 = 14,626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.23/57,007.92 = 14,626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.23x = 57,007.92 × 14,626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.23x = 833,812,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,812,089.90/38,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.06

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