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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.50, 24,441.75 and 3,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.50, 24,441.75 and 3,982.50 is: 5,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.50 : 24,441.75 = 3,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.50/24,441.75 = 3,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.50x = 24,441.75 × 3,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.50x = 97,339,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,339,269.38/16,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.75

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