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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.51, 24,858.11 and 5,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.51, 24,858.11 and 5,475.53 is: 8,214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.51 : 24,858.11 = 5,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.51/24,858.11 = 5,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.51x = 24,858.11 × 5,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.51x = 136,111,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,111,216.45/16,569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.56

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