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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.59, 24,133.61 and 7,659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.59, 24,133.61 and 7,659.63 is: 11,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.59 : 24,133.61 = 7,659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.59/24,133.61 = 7,659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.59x = 24,133.61 × 7,659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.59x = 184,854,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,854,484.87/16,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.36

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