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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.82, 57,296.29 and 16,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.82, 57,296.29 and 16,017.24 is: 24,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.82 : 57,296.29 = 16,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.82/57,296.29 = 16,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.82x = 57,296.29 × 16,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.82x = 917,728,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,728,428.04/38,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,018.13

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