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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.17, 57,913.80 and 15,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.17, 57,913.80 and 15,235 is: 22,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.17 : 57,913.80 = 15,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.17/57,913.80 = 15,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.17x = 57,913.80 × 15,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.17x = 882,316,743
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,316,743/38,609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,852.52

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