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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.63, 58,067.15 and 15,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.63, 58,067.15 and 15,336 is: 23,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.63 : 58,067.15 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.63/58,067.15 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.63x = 58,067.15 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.63x = 890,517,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,517,735.72/38,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.07

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