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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.13, 24,328.71 and 3,907.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.13, 24,328.71 and 3,907.13 is: 5,860.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.13 : 24,328.71 = 3,907.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.13/24,328.71 = 3,907.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.13x = 24,328.71 × 3,907.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.13x = 95,055,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055,311.06/16,219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.69

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