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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,469, 57,703.56 and 10,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,469, 57,703.56 and 10,767 is: 16,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,469 : 57,703.56 = 10,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,469/57,703.56 = 10,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,469x = 57,703.56 × 10,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,469x = 621,294,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,294,230.52/38,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,150.52

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