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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,388.93, 57,583.41 and 14,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,388.93, 57,583.41 and 14,998.98 is: 22,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,388.93 : 57,583.41 = 14,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,388.93/57,583.41 = 14,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,388.93x = 57,583.41 × 14,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,388.93x = 863,692,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,692,414.92/38,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.48

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