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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.21, 24,399.97 and 7,946.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.21, 24,399.97 and 7,946.03 is: 11,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.21 : 24,399.97 = 7,946.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.21/24,399.97 = 7,946.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.21x = 24,399.97 × 7,946.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.21x = 193,882,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,882,934.75/16,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.35

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