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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.62, 24,912.48 and 7,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.62, 24,912.48 and 7,235.82 is: 10,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.62 : 24,912.48 = 7,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.62/24,912.48 = 7,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.62x = 24,912.48 × 7,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.62x = 180,262,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,262,221.03/16,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.76

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