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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097, 57,145.50 and 16,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097, 57,145.50 and 16,209 is: 24,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097 : 57,145.50 = 16,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097/57,145.50 = 16,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097x = 57,145.50 × 16,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097x = 926,271,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,271,409.50/38,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.50

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