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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.66, 24,706.22 and 7,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.66, 24,706.22 and 7,595.91 is: 11,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.66 : 24,706.22 = 7,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.66/24,706.22 = 7,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.66x = 24,706.22 × 7,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.66x = 187,666,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,666,185.58/16,485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.60

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