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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.42, 24,333.58 and 3,910.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.42, 24,333.58 and 3,910.42 is: 5,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.42 : 24,333.58 = 3,910.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.42/24,333.58 = 3,910.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.42x = 24,333.58 × 3,910.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.42x = 95,154,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,154,517.90/16,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.62

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