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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.62, 24,552.94 and 7,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.62, 24,552.94 and 7,598.76 is: 11,398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.62 : 24,552.94 = 7,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.62/24,552.94 = 7,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.62x = 24,552.94 × 7,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.62x = 186,571,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,571,898.35/16,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.14

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