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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.48, 24,838.74 and 7,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.48, 24,838.74 and 7,323 is: 10,981.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.48 : 24,838.74 = 7,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.48/24,838.74 = 7,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.48x = 24,838.74 × 7,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.48x = 181,894,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,894,093.02/16,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.64

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