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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.36, 24,405.90 and 7,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.36, 24,405.90 and 7,957.84 is: 11,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.36 : 24,405.90 = 7,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.36/24,405.90 = 7,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.36x = 24,405.90 × 7,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.36x = 194,218,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,218,247.26/16,276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.54

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