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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.74, 24,051.02 and 7,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.74, 24,051.02 and 7,598.26 is: 11,397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.74 : 24,051.02 = 7,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.74/24,051.02 = 7,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.74x = 24,051.02 × 7,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.74x = 182,745,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,745,903.23/16,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.58

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