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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.53, 24,398.30 and 3,953.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.53, 24,398.30 and 3,953.53 is: 5,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.53 : 24,398.30 = 3,953.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.53/24,398.30 = 3,953.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.53x = 24,398.30 × 3,953.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.53x = 96,459,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,459,391.23/16,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.30

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