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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.64, 24,354.36 and 7,922.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.64, 24,354.36 and 7,922.75 is: 11,884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.64 : 24,354.36 = 7,922.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.64/24,354.36 = 7,922.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.64x = 24,354.36 × 7,922.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.64x = 192,953,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,953,383.92/16,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884.56

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