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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.28, 24,321.01 and 7,889.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.28, 24,321.01 and 7,889.79 is: 11,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.28 : 24,321.01 = 7,889.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.28/24,321.01 = 7,889.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.28x = 24,321.01 × 7,889.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.28x = 191,887,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,887,661.49/16,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.11

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