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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.01, 24,480.38 and 7,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.01, 24,480.38 and 7,550.66 is: 11,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.01 : 24,480.38 = 7,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.01/24,480.38 = 7,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.01x = 24,480.38 × 7,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.01x = 184,842,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,842,922.53/16,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.30

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