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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.50, 24,887.25 and 5,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.50, 24,887.25 and 5,647.50 is: 8,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.50 : 24,887.25 = 5,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.50/24,887.25 = 5,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.50x = 24,887.25 × 5,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.50x = 140,550,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,550,744.38/16,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,471.25

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