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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.59, 24,871.73 and 5,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.59, 24,871.73 and 5,486.54 is: 8,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.59 : 24,871.73 = 5,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.59/24,871.73 = 5,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.59x = 24,871.73 × 5,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.59x = 136,459,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,459,589.72/16,582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.09

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