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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.68, 24,575.40 and 7,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.68, 24,575.40 and 7,613.72 is: 11,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.68 : 24,575.40 = 7,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.68/24,575.40 = 7,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.68x = 24,575.40 × 7,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.68x = 187,110,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,110,214.49/16,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.52

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