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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.26, 24,598.86 and 7,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.26, 24,598.86 and 7,033.23 is: 10,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.26 : 24,598.86 = 7,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.26/24,598.86 = 7,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.26x = 24,598.86 × 7,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.26x = 173,009,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,009,440.12/16,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.83

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