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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.63, 24,335.46 and 3,911.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.63, 24,335.46 and 3,911.63 is: 5,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.63 : 24,335.46 = 3,911.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.63/24,335.46 = 3,911.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.63x = 24,335.46 × 3,911.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.63x = 95,191,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191,193.72/16,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.44

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