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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.62, 24,811.66 and 5,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.62, 24,811.66 and 5,448.84 is: 8,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.62 : 24,811.66 = 5,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.62/24,811.66 = 5,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.62x = 24,811.66 × 5,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.62x = 135,194,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,194,765.47/16,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.52

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