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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.30, 24,897.56 and 7,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.30, 24,897.56 and 7,236.14 is: 10,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.30 : 24,897.56 = 7,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.30/24,897.56 = 7,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.30x = 24,897.56 × 7,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.30x = 180,162,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,162,069.15/16,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.21

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