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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.88, 24,898.32 and 11,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.88, 24,898.32 and 11,388.96 is: 17,083.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.88 : 24,898.32 = 11,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.88/24,898.32 = 11,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.88x = 24,898.32 × 11,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.88x = 283,565,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,565,970.55/16,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,083.44

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