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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,854.31, 58,281.43 and 15,497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,854.31, 58,281.43 and 15,497.15 is: 23,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,854.31 : 58,281.43 = 15,497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,854.31/58,281.43 = 15,497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,854.31x = 58,281.43 × 15,497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,854.31x = 903,195,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,195,985.44/38,854.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.71

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