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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,395.08, 57,568.86 and 14,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,395.08, 57,568.86 and 14,994 is: 22,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,395.08 : 57,568.86 = 14,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,395.08/57,568.86 = 14,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,395.08x = 57,568.86 × 14,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,395.08x = 863,187,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,187,486.84/38,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.72

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