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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.87, 24,898.30 and 6,208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.87, 24,898.30 and 6,208.19 is: 9,312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.87 : 24,898.30 = 6,208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.87/24,898.30 = 6,208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.87x = 24,898.30 × 6,208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.87x = 154,573,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,573,377.08/16,598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.28

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