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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.44, 24,564.96 and 7,613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.44, 24,564.96 and 7,613.04 is: 11,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.44 : 24,564.96 = 7,613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.44/24,564.96 = 7,613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.44x = 24,564.96 × 7,613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.44x = 187,014,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,014,023.08/16,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.40

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