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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,853.86, 58,284.09 and 16,661.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,853.86, 58,284.09 and 16,661.97 is: 24,994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,853.86 : 58,284.09 = 16,661.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,853.86/58,284.09 = 16,661.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,853.86x = 58,284.09 × 16,661.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,853.86x = 971,127,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,127,759.06/38,853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.37

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