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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,214.05, 57,302.63 and 16,021.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,214.05, 57,302.63 and 16,021.47 is: 24,024.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,214.05 : 57,302.63 = 16,021.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,214.05/57,302.63 = 16,021.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,214.05x = 57,302.63 × 16,021.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,214.05x = 918,072,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,072,287.36/38,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.47

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