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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.33, 24,565.34 and 7,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.33, 24,565.34 and 7,945.56 is: 11,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.33 : 24,565.34 = 7,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.33/24,565.34 = 7,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.33x = 24,565.34 × 7,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.33x = 195,185,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,185,402.75/16,379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.57

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