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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.51, 24,892.37 and 7,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.51, 24,892.37 and 7,713.29 is: 11,571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.51 : 24,892.37 = 7,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.51/24,892.37 = 7,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.51x = 24,892.37 × 7,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.51x = 192,002,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,002,068.60/16,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.61

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