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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.81, 24,858.25 and 5,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.81, 24,858.25 and 5,480.56 is: 8,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.81 : 24,858.25 = 5,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.81/24,858.25 = 5,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.81x = 24,858.25 × 5,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.81x = 136,237,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,237,031.47/16,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.02

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