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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.65, 57,556.98 and 14,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.65, 57,556.98 and 14,699.62 is: 22,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.65 : 57,556.98 = 14,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.65/57,556.98 = 14,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.65x = 57,556.98 × 14,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.65x = 846,065,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,065,734.35/38,397.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.31

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