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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.15, 24,377.95 and 7,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.15, 24,377.95 and 7,932.88 is: 11,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.15 : 24,377.95 = 7,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.15/24,377.95 = 7,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.15x = 24,377.95 × 7,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.15x = 193,387,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,387,271.22/16,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.13

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