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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.73, 24,395.58 and 3,951.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.73, 24,395.58 and 3,951.73 is: 5,927.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.73 : 24,395.58 = 3,951.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.73/24,395.58 = 3,951.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.73x = 24,395.58 × 3,951.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.73x = 96,404,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404,745.35/16,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,927.59

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