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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494, 24,741.12 and 5,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494, 24,741.12 and 5,550 is: 8,325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494 : 24,741.12 = 5,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494/24,741.12 = 5,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494x = 24,741.12 × 5,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494x = 137,313,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,313,216/16,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.04

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