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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.44, 24,440.58 and 7,978.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.44, 24,440.58 and 7,978.26 is: 11,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.44 : 24,440.58 = 7,978.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.44/24,440.58 = 7,978.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.44x = 24,440.58 × 7,978.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.44x = 194,993,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,993,301.79/16,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.26

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