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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.50, 24,377.25 and 3,939.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.50, 24,377.25 and 3,939.50 is: 5,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.50 : 24,377.25 = 3,939.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.50/24,377.25 = 3,939.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.50x = 24,377.25 × 3,939.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.50x = 96,034,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034,176.38/16,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.25

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