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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,783.17, 58,171.51 and 15,403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,783.17, 58,171.51 and 15,403.33 is: 23,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,783.17 : 58,171.51 = 15,403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,783.17/58,171.51 = 15,403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,783.17x = 58,171.51 × 15,403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,783.17x = 896,034,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,034,965.13/38,783.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.71

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