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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.48, 57,292.98 and 15,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.48, 57,292.98 and 15,984.51 is: 23,977.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.48 : 57,292.98 = 15,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.48/57,292.98 = 15,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.48x = 57,292.98 × 15,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.48x = 915,800,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,800,211.74/38,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.92

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