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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.63, 24,458.44 and 3,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.63, 24,458.44 and 3,993.63 is: 5,990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.63 : 24,458.44 = 3,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.63/24,458.44 = 3,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.63x = 24,458.44 × 3,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.63x = 97,677,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,677,959.74/16,305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.44

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