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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.33, 24,673.14 and 7,676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.33, 24,673.14 and 7,676.46 is: 11,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.33 : 24,673.14 = 7,676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.33/24,673.14 = 7,676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.33x = 24,673.14 × 7,676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.33x = 189,402,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,402,372.28/16,446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.39

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