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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,673.17, 58,015.32 and 14,666.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,673.17, 58,015.32 and 14,666.31 is: 22,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,673.17 : 58,015.32 = 14,666.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,673.17/58,015.32 = 14,666.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,673.17x = 58,015.32 × 14,666.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,673.17x = 850,870,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,870,612.87/38,673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.57

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