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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.06, 24,421.65 and 3,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.06, 24,421.65 and 3,969.06 is: 5,953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.06 : 24,421.65 = 3,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.06/24,421.65 = 3,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.06x = 24,421.65 × 3,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.06x = 96,930,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,930,994.15/16,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.60

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