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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.55, 24,896.43 and 7,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.55, 24,896.43 and 7,235.38 is: 10,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.55 : 24,896.43 = 7,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.55/24,896.43 = 7,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.55x = 24,896.43 × 7,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.55x = 180,135,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,135,195.58/16,594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.08

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