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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.50, 24,464.28 and 3,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.50, 24,464.28 and 3,997.50 is: 5,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.50 : 24,464.28 = 3,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.50/24,464.28 = 3,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.50x = 24,464.28 × 3,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.50x = 97,795,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,795,959.30/16,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.26

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