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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.76, 24,320.64 and 3,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.76, 24,320.64 and 3,901.76 is: 5,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.76 : 24,320.64 = 3,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.76/24,320.64 = 3,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.76x = 24,320.64 × 3,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.76x = 94,893,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,893,300.33/16,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.64

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