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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,351.16, 57,534.59 and 16,164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,351.16, 57,534.59 and 16,164.55 is: 24,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,351.16 : 57,534.59 = 16,164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,351.16/57,534.59 = 16,164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,351.16x = 57,534.59 × 16,164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,351.16x = 930,020,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,020,756.78/38,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.13

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