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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.53, 24,853.73 and 5,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.53, 24,853.73 and 5,474.54 is: 8,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.53 : 24,853.73 = 5,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.53/24,853.73 = 5,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.53x = 24,853.73 × 5,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.53x = 136,062,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,062,587.39/16,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.12

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