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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.66, 57,316.44 and 14,841.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.66, 57,316.44 and 14,841.66 is: 22,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.66 : 57,316.44 = 14,841.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.66/57,316.44 = 14,841.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.66x = 57,316.44 × 14,841.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.66x = 850,671,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,671,114.89/38,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.84

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