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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.52, 57,338.90 and 14,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.52, 57,338.90 and 14,851.76 is: 22,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.52 : 57,338.90 = 14,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.52/57,338.90 = 14,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.52x = 57,338.90 × 14,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.52x = 851,583,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,583,581.46/38,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.05

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