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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.84, 57,301.56 and 14,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.84, 57,301.56 and 14,844.72 is: 22,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.84 : 57,301.56 = 14,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.84/57,301.56 = 14,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.84x = 57,301.56 × 14,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.84x = 850,625,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,625,613.76/38,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.80

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