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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.88, 24,379.20 and 7,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.88, 24,379.20 and 7,926.48 is: 11,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.88 : 24,379.20 = 7,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.88/24,379.20 = 7,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.88x = 24,379.20 × 7,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.88x = 193,241,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,241,241.22/16,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.20

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