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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.64, 24,321.96 and 3,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.64, 24,321.96 and 3,902.64 is: 5,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.64 : 24,321.96 = 3,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.64/24,321.96 = 3,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.64x = 24,321.96 × 3,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.64x = 94,919,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,919,853.97/16,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.96

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