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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,571.28, 57,864.66 and 16,384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,571.28, 57,864.66 and 16,384.48 is: 24,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,571.28 : 57,864.66 = 16,384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,571.28/57,864.66 = 16,384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,571.28x = 57,864.66 × 16,384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,571.28x = 948,082,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,082,364.48/38,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.01

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