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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.83, 57,615.89 and 15,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.83, 57,615.89 and 15,056.67 is: 22,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.83 : 57,615.89 = 15,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.83/57,615.89 = 15,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.83x = 57,615.89 × 15,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.83x = 867,503,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,503,367.20/38,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.10

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