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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.18, 24,811.50 and 7,663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.18, 24,811.50 and 7,663.38 is: 11,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.18 : 24,811.50 = 7,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.18/24,811.50 = 7,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.18x = 24,811.50 × 7,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.18x = 190,139,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,139,952.87/16,539.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.33

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