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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.28, 24,397.92 and 3,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.28, 24,397.92 and 3,953.28 is: 5,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.28 : 24,397.92 = 3,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.28/24,397.92 = 3,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.28x = 24,397.92 × 3,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.28x = 96,451,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,451,809.18/16,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.92

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