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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.17, 24,328.71 and 3,907.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.17, 24,328.71 and 3,907.17 is: 5,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.17 : 24,328.71 = 3,907.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.17/24,328.71 = 3,907.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.17x = 24,328.71 × 3,907.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.17x = 95,056,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,056,405.85/16,219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.74

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