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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.84, 24,423.30 and 7,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.84, 24,423.30 and 7,959 is: 11,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.84 : 24,423.30 = 7,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.84/24,423.30 = 7,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.84x = 24,423.30 × 7,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.84x = 194,385,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,385,044.70/16,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,945.37

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