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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.73, 58,233.69 and 15,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.73, 58,233.69 and 15,112.20 is: 22,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.73 : 58,233.69 = 15,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.73/58,233.69 = 15,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.73x = 58,233.69 × 15,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.73x = 880,039,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,039,170.02/38,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.90

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