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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.13, 24,683.27 and 7,683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.13, 24,683.27 and 7,683.26 is: 11,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.13 : 24,683.27 = 7,683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.13/24,683.27 = 7,683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.13x = 24,683.27 × 7,683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.13x = 189,647,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,647,819.23/16,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.55

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