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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.73, 24,811.85 and 5,448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.73, 24,811.85 and 5,448.93 is: 8,171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.73 : 24,811.85 = 5,448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.73/24,811.85 = 5,448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.73x = 24,811.85 × 5,448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.73x = 135,198,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,198,006.58/16,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.67

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