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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,407.61, 57,571.84 and 14,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,407.61, 57,571.84 and 14,708.70 is: 22,047.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,407.61 : 57,571.84 = 14,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,407.61/57,571.84 = 14,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,407.61x = 57,571.84 × 14,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,407.61x = 846,806,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,806,886.24/38,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,047.89

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