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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,716.83, 58,097.12 and 16,528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,716.83, 58,097.12 and 16,528.14 is: 24,801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,716.83 : 58,097.12 = 16,528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,716.83/58,097.12 = 16,528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,716.83x = 58,097.12 × 16,528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,716.83x = 960,237,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,237,250.32/38,716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.55

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