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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.65, 57,380.91 and 14,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.65, 57,380.91 and 14,867.75 is: 22,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.65 : 57,380.91 = 14,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.65/57,380.91 = 14,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.65x = 57,380.91 × 14,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.65x = 853,125,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,125,112.35/38,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.05

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