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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.88, 24,654.24 and 7,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.88, 24,654.24 and 7,673.76 is: 11,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.88 : 24,654.24 = 7,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.88/24,654.24 = 7,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.88x = 24,654.24 × 7,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.88x = 189,190,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,190,720.74/16,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.14

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