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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.98, 24,835.47 and 10,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.98, 24,835.47 and 10,358.92 is: 15,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.98 : 24,835.47 = 10,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.98/24,835.47 = 10,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.98x = 24,835.47 × 10,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.98x = 257,268,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,268,646.89/16,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.87

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