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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.36, 24,924.96 and 5,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.36, 24,924.96 and 5,525.08 is: 8,285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.36 : 24,924.96 = 5,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.36/24,924.96 = 5,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.36x = 24,924.96 × 5,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.36x = 137,712,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,712,398.00/16,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.27

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