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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.91, 24,450.96 and 7,976.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.91, 24,450.96 and 7,976.17 is: 11,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.91 : 24,450.96 = 7,976.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.91/24,450.96 = 7,976.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.91x = 24,450.96 × 7,976.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.91x = 195,025,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,025,074.10/16,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.39

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