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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,021.63, 56,994.17 and 15,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,021.63, 56,994.17 and 15,847.28 is: 23,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,021.63 : 56,994.17 = 15,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,021.63/56,994.17 = 15,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,021.63x = 56,994.17 × 15,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,021.63x = 903,202,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,202,206.15/38,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,754.96

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