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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.77, 24,305.65 and 3,891.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.77, 24,305.65 and 3,891.77 is: 5,837.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.77 : 24,305.65 = 3,891.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.77/24,305.65 = 3,891.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.77x = 24,305.65 × 3,891.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.77x = 94,591,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,591,887.70/16,203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.65

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