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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.32, 57,304.26 and 14,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.32, 57,304.26 and 14,823 is: 22,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.32 : 57,304.26 = 14,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.32/57,304.26 = 14,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.32x = 57,304.26 × 14,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.32x = 849,421,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,421,045.98/38,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.73

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