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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,382, 57,573 and 16,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,382, 57,573 and 16,494 is: 24,741

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,382 : 57,573 = 16,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,382/57,573 = 16,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,382x = 57,573 × 16,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,382x = 949,609,062
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,609,062/38,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741

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