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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.34, 57,591.86 and 15,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.34, 57,591.86 and 15,014.74 is: 22,524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.34 : 57,591.86 = 15,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.34/57,591.86 = 15,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.34x = 57,591.86 × 15,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.34x = 864,726,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,726,804.02/38,391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.01

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