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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.23, 57,027.43 and 16,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.23, 57,027.43 and 16,947.38 is: 25,427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.23 : 57,027.43 = 16,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.23/57,027.43 = 16,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.23x = 57,027.43 × 16,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.23x = 966,465,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,465,595.06/38,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.13

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