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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.72, 24,594.56 and 7,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.72, 24,594.56 and 7,623.04 is: 11,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.72 : 24,594.56 = 7,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.72/24,594.56 = 7,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.72x = 24,594.56 × 7,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.72x = 187,485,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,485,314.66/16,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.50

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