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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.54, 24,846.12 and 5,469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.54, 24,846.12 and 5,469.99 is: 8,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.54 : 24,846.12 = 5,469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.54/24,846.12 = 5,469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.54x = 24,846.12 × 5,469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.54x = 135,908,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,908,027.94/16,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.25

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