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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.99, 24,601.62 and 7,037.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.99, 24,601.62 and 7,037.67 is: 10,557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.99 : 24,601.62 = 7,037.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.99/24,601.62 = 7,037.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.99x = 24,601.62 × 7,037.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.99x = 173,138,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,138,083.03/16,398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.85

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