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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.48, 24,368.82 and 7,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.48, 24,368.82 and 7,936.16 is: 11,896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.48 : 24,368.82 = 7,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.48/24,368.82 = 7,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.48x = 24,368.82 × 7,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.48x = 193,394,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,394,854.53/16,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.48

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