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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,197.54, 57,296.63 and 14,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,197.54, 57,296.63 and 14,498.72 is: 21,748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,197.54 : 57,296.63 = 14,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,197.54/57,296.63 = 14,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,197.54x = 57,296.63 × 14,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,197.54x = 830,727,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,727,974.80/38,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.21

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