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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.48, 22,904 and 9,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.48, 22,904 and 9,524.72 is: 13,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.48 : 22,904 = 9,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.48/22,904 = 9,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.48x = 22,904 × 9,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.48x = 218,154,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,154,186.88/16,598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.02

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