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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.08, 24,461.46 and 7,763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.08, 24,461.46 and 7,763.19 is: 11,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.08 : 24,461.46 = 7,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.08/24,461.46 = 7,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.08x = 24,461.46 × 7,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.08x = 189,898,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,898,961.66/16,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,648.76

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