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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.68, 24,594.84 and 7,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.68, 24,594.84 and 7,512.08 is: 11,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.68 : 24,594.84 = 7,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.68/24,594.84 = 7,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.68x = 24,594.84 × 7,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.68x = 184,758,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,758,405.67/16,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.66

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