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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.82, 24,879.84 and 7,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.82, 24,879.84 and 7,233.06 is: 10,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.82 : 24,879.84 = 7,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.82/24,879.84 = 7,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.82x = 24,879.84 × 7,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.82x = 179,957,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,957,375.51/16,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.19

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