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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.93, 24,321.56 and 7,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.93, 24,321.56 and 7,892.55 is: 11,834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.93 : 24,321.56 = 7,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.93/24,321.56 = 7,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.93x = 24,321.56 × 7,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.93x = 191,959,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,959,088.92/16,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,834.04

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