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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.48, 24,877.74 and 7,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.48, 24,877.74 and 7,349 is: 11,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.48 : 24,877.74 = 7,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.48/24,877.74 = 7,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.48x = 24,877.74 × 7,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.48x = 182,826,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,826,511.26/16,589.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.63

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