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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,300.44, 24,436.08 and 7,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,300.44, 24,436.08 and 7,975.26 is: 11,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,300.44 : 24,436.08 = 7,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,300.44/24,436.08 = 7,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,300.44x = 24,436.08 × 7,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,300.44x = 194,884,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,884,091.38/16,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.76

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