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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.16, 57,229.20 and 14,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.16, 57,229.20 and 14,784.12 is: 22,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.16 : 57,229.20 = 14,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.16/57,229.20 = 14,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.16x = 57,229.20 × 14,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.16x = 846,083,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,083,360.30/38,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.97

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