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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,543.14, 57,806.76 and 14,842.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,543.14, 57,806.76 and 14,842.55 is: 22,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,543.14 : 57,806.76 = 14,842.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,543.14/57,806.76 = 14,842.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,543.14x = 57,806.76 × 14,842.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,543.14x = 857,999,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,999,725.64/38,543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.76

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