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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.62, 57,312.72 and 16,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.62, 57,312.72 and 16,005.15 is: 24,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.62 : 57,312.72 = 16,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.62/57,312.72 = 16,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.62x = 57,312.72 × 16,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.62x = 917,298,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,298,680.51/38,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,017.07

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