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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.38, 24,890.67 and 4,905.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.38, 24,890.67 and 4,905.54 is: 7,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.38 : 24,890.67 = 4,905.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.38/24,890.67 = 4,905.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.38x = 24,890.67 × 4,905.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.38x = 122,102,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,102,177.31/16,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.37

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