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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.94, 24,388.40 and 7,933.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.94, 24,388.40 and 7,933.03 is: 11,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.94 : 24,388.40 = 7,933.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.94/24,388.40 = 7,933.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.94x = 24,388.40 × 7,933.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.94x = 193,473,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,473,867.71/16,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.93

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