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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.52, 57,553.88 and 14,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.52, 57,553.88 and 14,995.76 is: 22,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.52 : 57,553.88 = 14,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.52/57,553.88 = 14,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.52x = 57,553.88 × 14,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.52x = 863,064,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,064,033.93/38,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.48

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