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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.38, 24,366.66 and 7,924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.38, 24,366.66 and 7,924.51 is: 11,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.38 : 24,366.66 = 7,924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.38/24,366.66 = 7,924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.38x = 24,366.66 × 7,924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.38x = 193,093,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,093,840.84/16,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.23

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