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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.25, 24,412.88 and 3,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.25, 24,412.88 and 3,963.25 is: 5,944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.25 : 24,412.88 = 3,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.25/24,412.88 = 3,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.25x = 24,412.88 × 3,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.25x = 96,754,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,754,346.66/16,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.88

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