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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.54, 24,841.35 and 7,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.54, 24,841.35 and 7,199.08 is: 10,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.54 : 24,841.35 = 7,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.54/24,841.35 = 7,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.54x = 24,841.35 × 7,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.54x = 178,834,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,834,803.85/16,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.72

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