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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.51, 24,332.27 and 3,909.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.51, 24,332.27 and 3,909.51 is: 5,864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.51 : 24,332.27 = 3,909.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.51/24,332.27 = 3,909.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.51x = 24,332.27 × 3,909.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.51x = 95,127,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,127,233.34/16,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.27

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