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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.35, 24,382.19 and 7,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.35, 24,382.19 and 7,924.44 is: 11,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.35 : 24,382.19 = 7,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.35/24,382.19 = 7,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.35x = 24,382.19 × 7,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.35x = 193,215,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,215,221.53/16,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,886.99

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