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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.92, 57,557.34 and 14,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.92, 57,557.34 and 14,699.88 is: 22,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.92 : 57,557.34 = 14,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.92/57,557.34 = 14,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.92x = 57,557.34 × 14,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.92x = 846,085,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,085,991.12/38,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.69

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