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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.91, 24,671.05 and 7,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.91, 24,671.05 and 7,675.04 is: 11,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.91 : 24,671.05 = 7,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.91/24,671.05 = 7,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.91x = 24,671.05 × 7,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.91x = 189,351,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,351,338.08/16,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.28

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