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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.48, 24,300.73 and 3,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.48, 24,300.73 and 3,888.48 is: 5,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.48 : 24,300.73 = 3,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.48/24,300.73 = 3,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.48x = 24,300.73 × 3,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.48x = 94,492,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,492,996.75/16,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.73

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