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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.60, 24,701.66 and 7,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.60, 24,701.66 and 7,705.73 is: 11,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.60 : 24,701.66 = 7,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.60/24,701.66 = 7,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.60x = 24,701.66 × 7,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.60x = 190,344,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,344,374.63/16,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.11

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