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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,605.17, 57,907.80 and 15,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,605.17, 57,907.80 and 15,231 is: 22,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,605.17 : 57,907.80 = 15,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,605.17/57,907.80 = 15,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,605.17x = 57,907.80 × 15,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,605.17x = 881,993,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,993,701.80/38,605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,846.52

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