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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,683.62, 57,967.11 and 15,303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,683.62, 57,967.11 and 15,303.78 is: 22,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,683.62 : 57,967.11 = 15,303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,683.62/57,967.11 = 15,303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,683.62x = 57,967.11 × 15,303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,683.62x = 887,115,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,115,898.68/38,683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,932.60

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