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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.62, 24,545.43 and 7,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.62, 24,545.43 and 7,593.75 is: 11,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.62 : 24,545.43 = 7,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.62/24,545.43 = 7,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.62x = 24,545.43 × 7,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.62x = 186,391,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,391,859.06/16,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.63

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