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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,213.55, 57,301.88 and 16,020.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,213.55, 57,301.88 and 16,020.97 is: 24,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,213.55 : 57,301.88 = 16,020.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,213.55/57,301.88 = 16,020.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,213.55x = 57,301.88 × 16,020.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,213.55x = 918,031,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,031,477.06/38,213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.72

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