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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,224.93, 57,340.05 and 16,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,224.93, 57,340.05 and 16,015.99 is: 24,025.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,224.93 : 57,340.05 = 16,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,224.93/57,340.05 = 16,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,224.93x = 57,340.05 × 16,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,224.93x = 918,357,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,357,667.40/38,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.10

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