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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.93, 24,682.43 and 7,580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.93, 24,682.43 and 7,580.09 is: 11,354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.93 : 24,682.43 = 7,580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.93/24,682.43 = 7,580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.93x = 24,682.43 × 7,580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.93x = 187,095,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,095,121.48/16,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.97

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