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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.64, 24,327.96 and 3,906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.64, 24,327.96 and 3,906.64 is: 5,859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.64 : 24,327.96 = 3,906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.64/24,327.96 = 3,906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.64x = 24,327.96 × 3,906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.64x = 95,040,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,040,581.65/16,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.96

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