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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.50, 24,381.76 and 3,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.50, 24,381.76 and 3,942.50 is: 5,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.50 : 24,381.76 = 3,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.50/24,381.76 = 3,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.50x = 24,381.76 × 3,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.50x = 96,125,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,125,088.80/16,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.75

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