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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.42, 24,869.07 and 9,198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.42, 24,869.07 and 9,198.18 is: 13,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.42 : 24,869.07 = 9,198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.42/24,869.07 = 9,198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.42x = 24,869.07 × 9,198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.42x = 228,750,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,750,182.29/16,590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.09

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