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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555, 24,826.36 and 5,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555, 24,826.36 and 5,458.44 is: 8,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555 : 24,826.36 = 5,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555/24,826.36 = 5,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555x = 24,826.36 × 5,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555x = 135,513,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,513,196.48/16,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.64

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