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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.73, 58,317.98 and 16,372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.73, 58,317.98 and 16,372.67 is: 24,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.73 : 58,317.98 = 16,372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.73/58,317.98 = 16,372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.73x = 58,317.98 × 16,372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.73x = 954,820,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,820,668.15/38,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.42

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