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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.35, 24,385.20 and 7,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.35, 24,385.20 and 7,926.44 is: 11,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.35 : 24,385.20 = 7,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.35/24,385.20 = 7,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.35x = 24,385.20 × 7,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.35x = 193,287,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,287,785.06/16,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,889.99

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