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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593, 24,889.50 and 5,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593, 24,889.50 and 5,649 is: 8,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593 : 24,889.50 = 5,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593/24,889.50 = 5,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593x = 24,889.50 × 5,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593x = 140,600,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,600,785.50/16,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,473.50

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