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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.63, 24,323.46 and 3,903.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.63, 24,323.46 and 3,903.63 is: 5,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.63 : 24,323.46 = 3,903.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.63/24,323.46 = 3,903.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.63x = 24,323.46 × 3,903.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.63x = 94,949,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,949,788.16/16,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.45

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