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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.08, 57,315.36 and 14,843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.08, 57,315.36 and 14,843.36 is: 22,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.08 : 57,315.36 = 14,843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.08/57,315.36 = 14,843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.08x = 57,315.36 × 14,843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.08x = 850,752,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,752,522.01/38,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.31

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