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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.84, 24,680.52 and 7,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.84, 24,680.52 and 7,098.48 is: 10,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.84 : 24,680.52 = 7,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.84/24,680.52 = 7,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.84x = 24,680.52 × 7,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.84x = 175,194,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,194,177.61/16,458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.38

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