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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,208.67, 57,294.57 and 16,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,208.67, 57,294.57 and 16,016.09 is: 24,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,208.67 : 57,294.57 = 16,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,208.67/57,294.57 = 16,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,208.67x = 57,294.57 × 16,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,208.67x = 917,634,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,634,703.16/38,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.40

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