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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.22, 24,476.63 and 7,564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.22, 24,476.63 and 7,564.29 is: 11,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.22 : 24,476.63 = 7,564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.22/24,476.63 = 7,564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.22x = 24,476.63 × 7,564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.22x = 185,148,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,148,240.48/16,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.63

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