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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.97, 57,319.38 and 16,871.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.97, 57,319.38 and 16,871.47 is: 25,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.97 : 57,319.38 = 16,871.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.97/57,319.38 = 16,871.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.97x = 57,319.38 × 16,871.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.97x = 967,062,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,062,200.09/38,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.27

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