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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.97, 24,926.36 and 5,525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.97, 24,926.36 and 5,525.84 is: 8,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.97 : 24,926.36 = 5,525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.97/24,926.36 = 5,525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.97x = 24,926.36 × 5,525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.97x = 137,738,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,738,924.88/16,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.06

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