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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.59, 24,883.05 and 7,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.59, 24,883.05 and 7,703.27 is: 11,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.59 : 24,883.05 = 7,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.59/24,883.05 = 7,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.59x = 24,883.05 × 7,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.59x = 191,680,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,680,807.03/16,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.59

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