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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.66, 24,651.48 and 7,673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.66, 24,651.48 and 7,673.36 is: 11,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.66 : 24,651.48 = 7,673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.66/24,651.48 = 7,673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.66x = 24,651.48 × 7,673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.66x = 189,159,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,159,680.57/16,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.10

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