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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,386.68, 57,555.40 and 16,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,386.68, 57,555.40 and 16,194 is: 24,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,386.68 : 57,555.40 = 16,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,386.68/57,555.40 = 16,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,386.68x = 57,555.40 × 16,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,386.68x = 932,052,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,052,147.60/38,386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.61

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