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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,667.23, 58,001.18 and 15,293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,667.23, 58,001.18 and 15,293.67 is: 22,940.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,667.23 : 58,001.18 = 15,293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,667.23/58,001.18 = 15,293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,667.23x = 58,001.18 × 15,293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,667.23x = 887,050,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,050,906.53/38,667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.64

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