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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.73, 24,383.75 and 7,932.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.73, 24,383.75 and 7,932.81 is: 11,901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.73 : 24,383.75 = 7,932.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.73/24,383.75 = 7,932.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.73x = 24,383.75 × 7,932.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.73x = 193,431,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,431,616.17/16,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.49

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