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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.13, 24,358.71 and 3,927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.13, 24,358.71 and 3,927.13 is: 5,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.13 : 24,358.71 = 3,927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.13/24,358.71 = 3,927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.13x = 24,358.71 × 3,927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.13x = 95,659,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,659,820.80/16,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.70

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