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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.41, 24,673.30 and 7,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.41, 24,673.30 and 7,676.54 is: 11,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.41 : 24,673.30 = 7,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.41/24,673.30 = 7,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.41x = 24,673.30 × 7,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.41x = 189,405,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,405,574.38/16,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.53

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