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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.09, 24,422.18 and 7,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.09, 24,422.18 and 7,958.25 is: 11,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.09 : 24,422.18 = 7,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.09/24,422.18 = 7,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.09x = 24,422.18 × 7,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.09x = 194,357,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,357,774.19/16,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.24

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