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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.89, 57,322.97 and 14,841.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.89, 57,322.97 and 14,841.15 is: 22,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.89 : 57,322.97 = 14,841.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.89/57,322.97 = 14,841.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.89x = 57,322.97 × 14,841.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.89x = 850,738,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,738,796.22/38,212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.14

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