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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.82, 24,855.66 and 5,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.82, 24,855.66 and 5,477.24 is: 8,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.82 : 24,855.66 = 5,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.82/24,855.66 = 5,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.82x = 24,855.66 × 5,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.82x = 136,140,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,140,290.90/16,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.67

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