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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.04, 57,246.72 and 14,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.04, 57,246.72 and 14,788 is: 22,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.04 : 57,246.72 = 14,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.04/57,246.72 = 14,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.04x = 57,246.72 × 14,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.04x = 846,564,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,564,495.36/38,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.86

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