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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.56, 57,316.17 and 16,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.56, 57,316.17 and 16,023.66 is: 24,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.56 : 57,316.17 = 16,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.56/57,316.17 = 16,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.56x = 57,316.17 × 16,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.56x = 918,414,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,414,820.58/38,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.26

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