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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.95, 24,598.44 and 7,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.95, 24,598.44 and 7,032.92 is: 10,549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.95 : 24,598.44 = 7,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.95/24,598.44 = 7,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.95x = 24,598.44 × 7,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.95x = 172,998,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,998,737.65/16,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.38

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