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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.63, 24,336.96 and 3,912.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.63, 24,336.96 and 3,912.63 is: 5,868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.63 : 24,336.96 = 3,912.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.63/24,336.96 = 3,912.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.63x = 24,336.96 × 3,912.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.63x = 95,221,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,221,519.80/16,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.95

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