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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.48, 24,809.88 and 5,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.48, 24,809.88 and 5,447.52 is: 8,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.48 : 24,809.88 = 5,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.48/24,809.88 = 5,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.48x = 24,809.88 × 5,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.48x = 135,152,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152,348.51/16,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.53

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