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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.76, 24,370.18 and 3,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.76, 24,370.18 and 3,934.76 is: 5,902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.76 : 24,370.18 = 3,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.76/24,370.18 = 3,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.76x = 24,370.18 × 3,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.76x = 95,890,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,890,809.46/16,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.15

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