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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.30, 24,380.40 and 7,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.30, 24,380.40 and 7,926.92 is: 11,881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.30 : 24,380.40 = 7,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.30/24,380.40 = 7,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.30x = 24,380.40 × 7,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.30x = 193,261,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,261,480.37/16,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.83

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