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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.94, 57,225.53 and 15,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.94, 57,225.53 and 15,974.85 is: 23,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.94 : 57,225.53 = 15,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.94/57,225.53 = 15,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.94x = 57,225.53 × 15,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.94x = 914,169,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,169,178.05/38,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.25

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