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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.87, 58,263.13 and 15,156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.87, 58,263.13 and 15,156.05 is: 22,730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.87 : 58,263.13 = 15,156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.87/58,263.13 = 15,156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.87x = 58,263.13 × 15,156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.87x = 883,038,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,038,639.07/38,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.68

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