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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.89, 24,483.89 and 7,560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.89, 24,483.89 and 7,560.02 is: 11,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.89 : 24,483.89 = 7,560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.89/24,483.89 = 7,560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.89x = 24,483.89 × 7,560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.89x = 185,098,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,098,537.86/16,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,334.96

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