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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.06, 24,879.96 and 5,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.06, 24,879.96 and 5,494.44 is: 8,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.06 : 24,879.96 = 5,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.06/24,879.96 = 5,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.06x = 24,879.96 × 5,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.06x = 136,701,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,701,447.42/16,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.96

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