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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.11, 24,889.75 and 5,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.11, 24,889.75 and 5,499 is: 8,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.11 : 24,889.75 = 5,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.11/24,889.75 = 5,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.11x = 24,889.75 × 5,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.11x = 136,868,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,868,721.50/16,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,249.03

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