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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.64, 24,884.82 and 5,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.64, 24,884.82 and 5,497.88 is: 8,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.64 : 24,884.82 = 5,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.64/24,884.82 = 5,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.64x = 24,884.82 × 5,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.64x = 136,813,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813,629.76/16,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.94

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