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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.64, 24,326.46 and 3,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.64, 24,326.46 and 3,905.64 is: 5,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.64 : 24,326.46 = 3,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.64/24,326.46 = 3,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.64x = 24,326.46 × 3,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.64x = 95,010,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,010,395.23/16,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.46

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