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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016, 57,024.21 and 10,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016, 57,024.21 and 10,314 is: 15,471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016 : 57,024.21 = 10,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016/57,024.21 = 10,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016x = 57,024.21 × 10,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016x = 588,147,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,147,701.94/38,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.06

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