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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.47, 58,371.41 and 15,228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.47, 58,371.41 and 15,228.93 is: 22,849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.47 : 58,371.41 = 15,228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.47/58,371.41 = 15,228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.47x = 58,371.41 × 15,228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.47x = 888,934,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,934,373.86/38,904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.16

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