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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,208.62, 57,314.76 and 16,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,208.62, 57,314.76 and 16,022.72 is: 24,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,208.62 : 57,314.76 = 16,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,208.62/57,314.76 = 16,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,208.62x = 57,314.76 × 16,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,208.62x = 918,338,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,338,434.55/38,208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.85

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