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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.38, 24,320.07 and 3,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.38, 24,320.07 and 3,901.38 is: 5,852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.38 : 24,320.07 = 3,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.38/24,320.07 = 3,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.38x = 24,320.07 × 3,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.38x = 94,881,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,881,834.70/16,213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.07

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