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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,213.39, 57,323.73 and 14,841.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,213.39, 57,323.73 and 14,841.65 is: 22,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,213.39 : 57,323.73 = 14,841.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,213.39/57,323.73 = 14,841.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,213.39x = 57,323.73 × 14,841.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,213.39x = 850,778,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,778,450.74/38,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.89

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