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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.58, 24,597.88 and 7,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.58, 24,597.88 and 7,032.55 is: 10,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.58 : 24,597.88 = 7,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.58/24,597.88 = 7,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.58x = 24,597.88 × 7,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.58x = 172,985,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,985,820.99/16,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.83

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