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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.15, 24,379.45 and 7,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.15, 24,379.45 and 7,933.88 is: 11,892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.15 : 24,379.45 = 7,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.15/24,379.45 = 7,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.15x = 24,379.45 × 7,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.15x = 193,423,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,423,630.77/16,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.64

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