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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.26, 24,337.92 and 3,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.26, 24,337.92 and 3,913.26 is: 5,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.26 : 24,337.92 = 3,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.26/24,337.92 = 3,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.26x = 24,337.92 × 3,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.26x = 95,240,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,240,608.82/16,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.90

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