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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,227.62, 57,285.84 and 16,854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,227.62, 57,285.84 and 16,854.32 is: 25,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,227.62 : 57,285.84 = 16,854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,227.62/57,285.84 = 16,854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,227.62x = 57,285.84 × 16,854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,227.62x = 965,513,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,513,878.83/38,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.97

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