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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.27, 24,493.59 and 7,561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.27, 24,493.59 and 7,561.62 is: 11,338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.27 : 24,493.59 = 7,561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.27/24,493.59 = 7,561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.27x = 24,493.59 × 7,561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.27x = 185,211,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,211,220.02/16,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,338.12

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