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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.36, 24,546.82 and 7,483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.36, 24,546.82 and 7,483.67 is: 11,215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.36 : 24,546.82 = 7,483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.36/24,546.82 = 7,483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.36x = 24,546.82 × 7,483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.36x = 183,700,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,700,217.08/16,379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.34

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