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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.48, 24,874.62 and 7,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.48, 24,874.62 and 7,236.40 is: 10,851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.48 : 24,874.62 = 7,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.48/24,874.62 = 7,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.48x = 24,874.62 × 7,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.48x = 180,002,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,002,700.17/16,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.07

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