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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.36, 24,682.14 and 7,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.36, 24,682.14 and 7,682.46 is: 11,525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.36 : 24,682.14 = 7,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.36/24,682.14 = 7,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.36x = 24,682.14 × 7,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.36x = 189,619,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619,553.26/16,452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.37

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