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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.69, 24,720.33 and 7,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.69, 24,720.33 and 7,626.27 is: 11,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.69 : 24,720.33 = 7,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.69/24,720.33 = 7,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.69x = 24,720.33 × 7,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.69x = 188,523,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,523,911.07/16,503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.14

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