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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.34, 24,893.38 and 4,905.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.34, 24,893.38 and 4,905.87 is: 7,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.34 : 24,893.38 = 4,905.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.34/24,893.38 = 4,905.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.34x = 24,893.38 × 4,905.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.34x = 122,123,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,123,571.33/16,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.24

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