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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.54, 24,899.44 and 7,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.54, 24,899.44 and 7,237.38 is: 10,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.54 : 24,899.44 = 7,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.54/24,899.44 = 7,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.54x = 24,899.44 × 7,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.54x = 180,206,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,206,709.07/16,596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.09

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