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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.73, 24,904.02 and 7,240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.73, 24,904.02 and 7,240.50 is: 10,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.73 : 24,904.02 = 7,240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.73/24,904.02 = 7,240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.73x = 24,904.02 × 7,240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.73x = 180,317,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,317,556.81/16,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.68

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