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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.66, 24,574.50 and 7,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.66, 24,574.50 and 7,618.68 is: 11,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.66 : 24,574.50 = 7,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.66/24,574.50 = 7,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.66x = 24,574.50 × 7,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.66x = 187,225,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,225,251.66/16,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.75

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