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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.04, 57,213.72 and 14,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.04, 57,213.72 and 14,766 is: 22,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.04 : 57,213.72 = 14,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.04/57,213.72 = 14,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.04x = 57,213.72 × 14,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.04x = 844,817,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,817,789.52/38,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.87

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