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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.36, 24,420.97 and 7,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.36, 24,420.97 and 7,966.97 is: 11,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.36 : 24,420.97 = 7,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.36/24,420.97 = 7,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.36x = 24,420.97 × 7,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.36x = 194,561,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,561,126.73/16,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.93

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