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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,210.40, 57,304.50 and 16,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,210.40, 57,304.50 and 16,023.16 is: 24,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,210.40 : 57,304.50 = 16,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,210.40/57,304.50 = 16,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,210.40x = 57,304.50 × 16,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,210.40x = 918,199,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,199,172.22/38,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.09

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