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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.54, 57,864.93 and 16,397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.54, 57,864.93 and 16,397.07 is: 24,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.54 : 57,864.93 = 16,397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.54/57,864.93 = 16,397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.54x = 57,864.93 × 16,397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.54x = 948,815,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,815,307.76/38,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.36

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