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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.93, 57,338.55 and 16,014.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.93, 57,338.55 and 16,014.99 is: 24,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.93 : 57,338.55 = 16,014.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.93/57,338.55 = 16,014.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.93x = 57,338.55 × 16,014.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.93x = 918,276,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,276,304.86/38,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.60

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