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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,488.14, 57,687.39 and 16,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,488.14, 57,687.39 and 16,294.14 is: 24,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,488.14 : 57,687.39 = 16,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,488.14/57,687.39 = 16,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,488.14x = 57,687.39 × 16,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,488.14x = 939,966,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,966,408.89/38,488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.24

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