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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.05, 24,897.18 and 7,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.05, 24,897.18 and 7,235.88 is: 10,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.05 : 24,897.18 = 7,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.05/24,897.18 = 7,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.05x = 24,897.18 × 7,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.05x = 180,153,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,153,006.82/16,595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.83

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