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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.08, 57,565.86 and 14,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.08, 57,565.86 and 14,992 is: 22,478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.08 : 57,565.86 = 14,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.08/57,565.86 = 14,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.08x = 57,565.86 × 14,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.08x = 863,027,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,027,373.12/38,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.72

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