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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,228.76, 57,346.79 and 14,857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,228.76, 57,346.79 and 14,857.02 is: 22,286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,228.76 : 57,346.79 = 14,857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,228.76/57,346.79 = 14,857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,228.76x = 57,346.79 × 14,857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,228.76x = 852,002,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,002,331.68/38,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.95

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