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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.44, 24,486.66 and 7,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.44, 24,486.66 and 7,557 is: 11,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.44 : 24,486.66 = 7,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.44/24,486.66 = 7,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.44x = 24,486.66 × 7,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.44x = 185,045,689.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,045,689.62/16,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.50

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