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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.66, 16,233.90 and 7,516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.66, 16,233.90 and 7,516.54 is: 10,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.66 : 16,233.90 = 7,516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.66/16,233.90 = 7,516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.66x = 16,233.90 × 7,516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.66x = 122,022,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,022,758.71/11,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.33

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