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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.95, 24,694.46 and 3,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.95, 24,694.46 and 3,982.92 is: 5,974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.95 : 24,694.46 = 3,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.95/24,694.46 = 3,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.95x = 24,694.46 × 3,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.95x = 98,356,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,356,038.71/16,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.39

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