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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.84, 57,069.34 and 14,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.84, 57,069.34 and 14,684.20 is: 22,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.84 : 57,069.34 = 14,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.84/57,069.34 = 14,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.84x = 57,069.34 × 14,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.84x = 838,017,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,017,602.43/38,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.84

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