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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.63, 24,930.68 and 5,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.63, 24,930.68 and 5,524.38 is: 8,287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.63 : 24,930.68 = 5,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.63/24,930.68 = 5,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.63x = 24,930.68 × 5,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.63x = 137,726,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,726,522.36/16,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.98

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