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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.73, 24,400.08 and 3,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.73, 24,400.08 and 3,954.73 is: 5,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.73 : 24,400.08 = 3,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.73/24,400.08 = 3,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.73x = 24,400.08 × 3,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.73x = 96,495,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,495,728.38/16,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.09

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