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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.98, 24,828.09 and 5,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.98, 24,828.09 and 5,453.14 is: 8,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.98 : 24,828.09 = 5,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.98/24,828.09 = 5,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.98x = 24,828.09 × 5,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.98x = 135,391,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,391,050.70/16,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.24

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