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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.14, 24,490.70 and 7,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.14, 24,490.70 and 7,557.27 is: 11,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.14 : 24,490.70 = 7,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.14/24,490.70 = 7,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.14x = 24,490.70 × 7,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.14x = 185,082,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,082,832.39/16,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.90

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