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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.43, 57,337.80 and 16,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.43, 57,337.80 and 16,014.49 is: 24,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.43 : 57,337.80 = 16,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.43/57,337.80 = 16,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.43x = 57,337.80 × 16,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.43x = 918,235,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,235,624.72/38,223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.85

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