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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.33, 24,568.34 and 7,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.33, 24,568.34 and 7,947.56 is: 11,919.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.33 : 24,568.34 = 7,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.33/24,568.34 = 7,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.33x = 24,568.34 × 7,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.33x = 195,258,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,258,356.25/16,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.57

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