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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.70, 24,902.66 and 7,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.70, 24,902.66 and 7,239.53 is: 10,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.70 : 24,902.66 = 7,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.70/24,902.66 = 7,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.70x = 24,902.66 × 7,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.70x = 180,283,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,283,634.51/16,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.31

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