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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.84, 24,904.33 and 7,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.84, 24,904.33 and 7,240.66 is: 10,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.84 : 24,904.33 = 7,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.84/24,904.33 = 7,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.84x = 24,904.33 × 7,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.84x = 180,323,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,323,705.70/16,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.98

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