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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.98, 24,830.98 and 10,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.98, 24,830.98 and 10,355.92 is: 15,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.98 : 24,830.98 = 10,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.98/24,830.98 = 10,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.98x = 24,830.98 × 10,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.98x = 257,147,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,147,466.47/16,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.36

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