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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,267.26, 57,389.73 and 14,888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,267.26, 57,389.73 and 14,888.14 is: 22,327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,267.26 : 57,389.73 = 14,888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,267.26/57,389.73 = 14,888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,267.26x = 57,389.73 × 14,888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,267.26x = 854,426,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,426,334.80/38,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.87

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