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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.03, 24,647.01 and 7,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.03, 24,647.01 and 7,660.39 is: 11,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.03 : 24,647.01 = 7,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.03/24,647.01 = 7,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.03x = 24,647.01 × 7,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.03x = 188,805,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,805,708.93/16,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.72

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