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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.62, 24,670.53 and 7,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.62, 24,670.53 and 7,675.26 is: 11,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.62 : 24,670.53 = 7,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.62/24,670.53 = 7,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.62x = 24,670.53 × 7,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.62x = 189,352,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,352,732.09/16,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.67

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