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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.75, 24,402.34 and 7,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.75, 24,402.34 and 7,947.62 is: 11,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.75 : 24,402.34 = 7,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.75/24,402.34 = 7,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.75x = 24,402.34 × 7,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.75x = 193,940,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,940,525.43/16,293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.76

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