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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.64, 24,328.35 and 7,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.64, 24,328.35 and 7,893.18 is: 11,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.64 : 24,328.35 = 7,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.64/24,328.35 = 7,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.64x = 24,328.35 × 7,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.64x = 192,028,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,028,045.65/16,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.26

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