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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.40, 24,891.84 and 4,905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.40, 24,891.84 and 4,905.18 is: 7,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.40 : 24,891.84 = 4,905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.40/24,891.84 = 4,905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.40x = 24,891.84 × 4,905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.40x = 122,098,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,098,955.73/16,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.73

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