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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.74, 57,216.84 and 15,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.74, 57,216.84 and 15,954.18 is: 23,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.74 : 57,216.84 = 15,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.74/57,216.84 = 15,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.74x = 57,216.84 × 15,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.74x = 912,847,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,847,764.39/38,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.96

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