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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.84, 57,360.19 and 14,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.84, 57,360.19 and 14,853.94 is: 22,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.84 : 57,360.19 = 14,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.84/57,360.19 = 14,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.84x = 57,360.19 × 14,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.84x = 852,024,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,024,820.65/38,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.34

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