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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,853.80, 58,280.70 and 16,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,853.80, 58,280.70 and 16,663.40 is: 24,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,853.80 : 58,280.70 = 16,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,853.80/58,280.70 = 16,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,853.80x = 58,280.70 × 16,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,853.80x = 971,154,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,154,616.38/38,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.10

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