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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.31, 24,867.61 and 5,489.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.31, 24,867.61 and 5,489.81 is: 8,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.31 : 24,867.61 = 5,489.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.31/24,867.61 = 5,489.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.31x = 24,867.61 × 5,489.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.31x = 136,518,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,518,409.25/16,575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,236.25

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