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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,151.04, 57,210.72 and 14,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,151.04, 57,210.72 and 14,764 is: 22,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,151.04 : 57,210.72 = 14,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,151.04/57,210.72 = 14,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,151.04x = 57,210.72 × 14,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,151.04x = 844,659,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,659,070.08/38,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,139.87

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