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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.23, 57,999.68 and 15,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.23, 57,999.68 and 15,292.67 is: 22,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.23 : 57,999.68 = 15,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.23/57,999.68 = 15,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.23x = 57,999.68 × 15,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.23x = 886,969,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,969,676.35/38,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,939.13

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