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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.54, 24,327.78 and 3,906.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.54, 24,327.78 and 3,906.54 is: 5,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.54 : 24,327.78 = 3,906.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.54/24,327.78 = 3,906.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.54x = 24,327.78 × 3,906.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.54x = 95,037,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,037,445.68/16,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.80

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