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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.44, 24,343.26 and 7,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.44, 24,343.26 and 7,913.80 is: 11,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.44 : 24,343.26 = 7,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.44/24,343.26 = 7,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.44x = 24,343.26 × 7,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.44x = 192,647,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,647,690.99/16,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.68

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