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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.83, 24,487.77 and 7,554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.83, 24,487.77 and 7,554.36 is: 11,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.83 : 24,487.77 = 7,554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.83/24,487.77 = 7,554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.83x = 24,487.77 × 7,554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.83x = 184,989,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,989,430.18/16,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.70

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