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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,208.06, 57,313.91 and 16,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,208.06, 57,313.91 and 16,022.16 is: 24,034.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,208.06 : 57,313.91 = 16,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,208.06/57,313.91 = 16,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,208.06x = 57,313.91 × 16,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,208.06x = 918,292,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,292,676.30/38,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.00

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