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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.44, 24,381.66 and 3,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.44, 24,381.66 and 3,942.44 is: 5,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.44 : 24,381.66 = 3,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.44/24,381.66 = 3,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.44x = 24,381.66 × 3,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.44x = 96,123,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,123,231.65/16,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.66

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