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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.30, 24,904.74 and 5,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.30, 24,904.74 and 5,511.92 is: 8,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.30 : 24,904.74 = 5,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.30/24,904.74 = 5,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.30x = 24,904.74 × 5,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.30x = 137,272,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,272,934.50/16,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.82

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