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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,216.88, 57,315.60 and 14,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,216.88, 57,315.60 and 14,830.56 is: 22,242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,216.88 : 57,315.60 = 14,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,216.88/57,315.60 = 14,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,216.88x = 57,315.60 × 14,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,216.88x = 850,022,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,022,444.74/38,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.07

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