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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.62, 24,906.91 and 5,512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.62, 24,906.91 and 5,512.15 is: 8,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.62 : 24,906.91 = 5,512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.62/24,906.91 = 5,512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.62x = 24,906.91 × 5,512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.62x = 137,290,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,290,623.96/16,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.22

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