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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.68, 24,890.88 and 7,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.68, 24,890.88 and 7,832.24 is: 11,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.68 : 24,890.88 = 7,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.68/24,890.88 = 7,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.68x = 24,890.88 × 7,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.68x = 194,951,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,951,345.97/16,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.28

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