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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439.47, 57,665.37 and 16,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439.47, 57,665.37 and 16,253.08 is: 24,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439.47 : 57,665.37 = 16,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439.47/57,665.37 = 16,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439.47x = 57,665.37 × 16,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439.47x = 937,239,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,239,871.84/38,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.23

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