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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.44, 57,311.82 and 14,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.44, 57,311.82 and 14,853.24 is: 22,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.44 : 57,311.82 = 14,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.44/57,311.82 = 14,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.44x = 57,311.82 × 14,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.44x = 851,266,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,266,217.30/38,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.21

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