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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.16, 24,825.21 and 7,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.16, 24,825.21 and 7,677 is: 11,503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.16 : 24,825.21 = 7,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.16/24,825.21 = 7,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.16x = 24,825.21 × 7,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.16x = 190,583,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,583,137.17/16,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.67

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