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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.23, 58,357.16 and 13,948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.23, 58,357.16 and 13,948.17 is: 20,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.23 : 58,357.16 = 13,948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.23/58,357.16 = 13,948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.23x = 58,357.16 × 13,948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.23x = 813,975,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,975,352.12/38,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.16

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