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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.75, 24,331.13 and 3,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.75, 24,331.13 and 3,908.75 is: 5,863.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.75 : 24,331.13 = 3,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.75/24,331.13 = 3,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.75x = 24,331.13 × 3,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.75x = 95,104,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,104,304.39/16,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.13

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