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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.93, 24,362.90 and 3,929.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.93, 24,362.90 and 3,929.93 is: 5,894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.93 : 24,362.90 = 3,929.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.93/24,362.90 = 3,929.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.93x = 24,362.90 × 3,929.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.93x = 95,744,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,744,464.33/16,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.89

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