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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,204.06, 57,306.09 and 14,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,204.06, 57,306.09 and 14,511.55 is: 21,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,204.06 : 57,306.09 = 14,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,204.06/57,306.09 = 14,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,204.06x = 57,306.09 × 14,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,204.06x = 831,599,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,599,992.66/38,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,767.32

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