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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252, 24,378 and 3,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252, 24,378 and 3,940 is: 5,910

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252 : 24,378 = 3,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252/24,378 = 3,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252x = 24,378 × 3,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252x = 96,049,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,049,320/16,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910

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