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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,341.02, 57,477.51 and 14,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,341.02, 57,477.51 and 14,983.86 is: 22,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,341.02 : 57,477.51 = 14,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,341.02/57,477.51 = 14,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,341.02x = 57,477.51 × 14,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,341.02x = 861,234,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,234,962.99/38,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.49

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