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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.94, 24,494.91 and 7,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.94, 24,494.91 and 7,562.50 is: 11,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.94 : 24,494.91 = 7,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.94/24,494.91 = 7,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.94x = 24,494.91 × 7,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.94x = 185,242,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,242,756.88/16,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.75

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