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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.67, 57,914.55 and 15,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.67, 57,914.55 and 15,235.50 is: 22,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.67 : 57,914.55 = 15,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.67/57,914.55 = 15,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.67x = 57,914.55 × 15,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.67x = 882,357,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,357,126.53/38,609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.27

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