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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.34, 24,381.18 and 7,940.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.34, 24,381.18 and 7,940.28 is: 11,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.34 : 24,381.18 = 7,940.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.34/24,381.18 = 7,940.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.34x = 24,381.18 × 7,940.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.34x = 193,593,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,593,395.93/16,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.99

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