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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.97, 57,360.37 and 14,854.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.97, 57,360.37 and 14,854.07 is: 22,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.97 : 57,360.37 = 14,854.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.97/57,360.37 = 14,854.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.97x = 57,360.37 × 14,854.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.97x = 852,034,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,034,951.21/38,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.53

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