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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.61, 24,499.22 and 7,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.61, 24,499.22 and 7,565.68 is: 11,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.61 : 24,499.22 = 7,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.61/24,499.22 = 7,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.61x = 24,499.22 × 7,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.61x = 185,353,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,353,258.77/16,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.22

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