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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,152.04, 57,212.22 and 14,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,152.04, 57,212.22 and 14,765 is: 22,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,152.04 : 57,212.22 = 14,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,152.04/57,212.22 = 14,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,152.04x = 57,212.22 × 14,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,152.04x = 844,738,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,738,428.30/38,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.37

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