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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,897.82, 58,333.72 and 15,199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,897.82, 58,333.72 and 15,199.22 is: 22,793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,897.82 : 58,333.72 = 15,199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,897.82/58,333.72 = 15,199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,897.82x = 58,333.72 × 15,199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,897.82x = 886,627,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,627,043.70/38,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,793.75

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