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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.96, 24,878.08 and 5,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.96, 24,878.08 and 5,493.60 is: 8,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.96 : 24,878.08 = 5,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.96/24,878.08 = 5,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.96x = 24,878.08 × 5,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.96x = 136,670,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,670,220.29/16,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.62

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