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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.38, 24,389.55 and 7,936.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.38, 24,389.55 and 7,936.38 is: 11,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.38 : 24,389.55 = 7,936.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.38/24,389.55 = 7,936.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.38x = 24,389.55 × 7,936.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.38x = 193,564,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,564,736.83/16,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.93

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