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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.64, 24,850.96 and 5,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.64, 24,850.96 and 5,473.52 is: 8,211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.64 : 24,850.96 = 5,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.64/24,850.96 = 5,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.64x = 24,850.96 × 5,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.64x = 136,022,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,022,226.58/16,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.11

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