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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.16, 57,465.15 and 12,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.16, 57,465.15 and 12,014.86 is: 18,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.16 : 57,465.15 = 12,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.16/57,465.15 = 12,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.16x = 57,465.15 × 12,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.16x = 690,435,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,435,732.13/38,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.26

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