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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.92, 58,311.36 and 15,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.92, 58,311.36 and 15,506.76 is: 23,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.92 : 58,311.36 = 15,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.92/58,311.36 = 15,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.92x = 58,311.36 × 15,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.92x = 904,220,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,220,264.79/38,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.32

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