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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.23, 24,702.27 and 3,988.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.23, 24,702.27 and 3,988.26 is: 5,982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.23 : 24,702.27 = 3,988.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.23/24,702.27 = 3,988.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.23x = 24,702.27 × 3,988.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.23x = 98,518,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,518,981.44/16,468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.37

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