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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.58, 24,485.91 and 7,553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.58, 24,485.91 and 7,553.11 is: 11,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.58 : 24,485.91 = 7,553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.58/24,485.91 = 7,553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.58x = 24,485.91 × 7,553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.58x = 184,944,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,944,771.68/16,326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.83

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