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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.23, 24,394.83 and 3,951.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.23, 24,394.83 and 3,951.23 is: 5,926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.23 : 24,394.83 = 3,951.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.23/24,394.83 = 3,951.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.23x = 24,394.83 × 3,951.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.23x = 96,389,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,389,584.14/16,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.84

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