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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,355.16, 57,553.41 and 16,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,355.16, 57,553.41 and 16,183.90 is: 24,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,355.16 : 57,553.41 = 16,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,355.16/57,553.41 = 16,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,355.16x = 57,553.41 × 16,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,355.16x = 931,438,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,438,632.10/38,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.57

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