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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.08, 24,897.12 and 4,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.08, 24,897.12 and 4,912.32 is: 7,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.08 : 24,897.12 = 4,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.08/24,897.12 = 4,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.08x = 24,897.12 × 4,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.08x = 122,302,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,302,620.52/16,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.48

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