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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,213.52, 57,323.92 and 14,841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,213.52, 57,323.92 and 14,841.78 is: 22,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,213.52 : 57,323.92 = 14,841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,213.52/57,323.92 = 14,841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,213.52x = 57,323.92 × 14,841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,213.52x = 850,789,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,789,009.38/38,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.08

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