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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.98, 24,882.99 and 7,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.98, 24,882.99 and 7,352.50 is: 11,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.98 : 24,882.99 = 7,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.98/24,882.99 = 7,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.98x = 24,882.99 × 7,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.98x = 182,952,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,952,183.98/16,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.88

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