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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.92, 24,329.84 and 3,907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.92, 24,329.84 and 3,907.92 is: 5,861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.92 : 24,329.84 = 3,907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.92/24,329.84 = 3,907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.92x = 24,329.84 × 3,907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.92x = 95,079,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,079,048.79/16,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.87

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