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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.88, 24,287.63 and 7,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.88, 24,287.63 and 7,877.31 is: 11,796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.88 : 24,287.63 = 7,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.88/24,287.63 = 7,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.88x = 24,287.63 × 7,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.88x = 191,321,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,321,190.68/16,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,796.93

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