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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.04, 24,445.52 and 3,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.04, 24,445.52 and 3,985.04 is: 5,977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.04 : 24,445.52 = 3,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.04/24,445.52 = 3,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.04x = 24,445.52 × 3,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.04x = 97,416,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,416,375.02/16,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,977.55

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