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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,344.04, 57,523.32 and 14,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,344.04, 57,523.32 and 14,969 is: 22,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,344.04 : 57,523.32 = 14,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,344.04/57,523.32 = 14,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,344.04x = 57,523.32 × 14,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,344.04x = 861,066,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,066,577.08/38,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.33

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