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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.97, 24,905.03 and 5,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.97, 24,905.03 and 5,510.67 is: 8,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.97 : 24,905.03 = 5,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.97/24,905.03 = 5,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.97x = 24,905.03 × 5,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.97x = 137,243,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,243,374.12/16,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.21

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