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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.17, 23,986.07 and 7,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.17, 23,986.07 and 7,982.71 is: 11,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.17 : 23,986.07 = 7,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.17/23,986.07 = 7,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.17x = 23,986.07 × 7,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.17x = 191,473,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,473,740.97/16,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.01

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