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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.98, 24,526.97 and 7,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.98, 24,526.97 and 7,119.50 is: 10,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.98 : 24,526.97 = 7,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.98/24,526.97 = 7,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.98x = 24,526.97 × 7,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.98x = 174,619,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,619,762.92/16,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.59

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