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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.87, 24,349.96 and 7,923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.87, 24,349.96 and 7,923.55 is: 11,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.87 : 24,349.96 = 7,923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.87/24,349.96 = 7,923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.87x = 24,349.96 × 7,923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.87x = 192,938,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,938,125.56/16,243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,877.60

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