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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,667.73, 58,001.93 and 15,294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,667.73, 58,001.93 and 15,294.17 is: 22,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,667.73 : 58,001.93 = 15,294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,667.73/58,001.93 = 15,294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,667.73x = 58,001.93 × 15,294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,667.73x = 887,091,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,091,377.75/38,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.39

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