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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.44, 24,439.08 and 7,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.44, 24,439.08 and 7,977.26 is: 11,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.44 : 24,439.08 = 7,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.44/24,439.08 = 7,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.44x = 24,439.08 × 7,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.44x = 194,956,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,956,895.32/16,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.76

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