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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.55, 24,861.22 and 5,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.55, 24,861.22 and 5,478.24 is: 8,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.55 : 24,861.22 = 5,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.55/24,861.22 = 5,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.55x = 24,861.22 × 5,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.55x = 136,195,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195,679.32/16,571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.64

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