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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.98, 24,382.62 and 7,932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.98, 24,382.62 and 7,932.06 is: 11,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.98 : 24,382.62 = 7,932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.98/24,382.62 = 7,932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.98x = 24,382.62 × 7,932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.98x = 193,404,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,404,404.80/16,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.36

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