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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.71, 24,332.46 and 7,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.71, 24,332.46 and 7,902.24 is: 11,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.71 : 24,332.46 = 7,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.71/24,332.46 = 7,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.71x = 24,332.46 × 7,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.71x = 192,280,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,280,836.80/16,234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.81

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