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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.04, 24,465.96 and 7,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.04, 24,465.96 and 7,992.48 is: 11,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.04 : 24,465.96 = 7,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.04/24,465.96 = 7,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.04x = 24,465.96 × 7,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.04x = 195,543,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,543,695.98/16,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.75

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