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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.26, 24,330.39 and 3,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.26, 24,330.39 and 3,908.26 is: 5,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.26 : 24,330.39 = 3,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.26/24,330.39 = 3,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.26x = 24,330.39 × 3,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.26x = 95,089,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,089,490.02/16,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.39

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