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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.05, 24,383.23 and 7,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.05, 24,383.23 and 7,932.74 is: 11,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.05 : 24,383.23 = 7,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.05/24,383.23 = 7,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.05x = 24,383.23 × 7,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.05x = 193,425,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,425,682.20/16,277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.34

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