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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.84, 57,333.02 and 14,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.84, 57,333.02 and 14,865.72 is: 22,285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.84 : 57,333.02 = 14,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.84/57,333.02 = 14,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.84x = 57,333.02 × 14,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.84x = 852,296,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,296,622.07/38,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.27

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