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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,195.02, 57,233.96 and 15,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,195.02, 57,233.96 and 15,996.26 is: 23,969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,195.02 : 57,233.96 = 15,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,195.02/57,233.96 = 15,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,195.02x = 57,233.96 × 15,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,195.02x = 915,529,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,529,304.99/38,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.86

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