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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.74, 24,941.84 and 5,534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.74, 24,941.84 and 5,534.47 is: 8,301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.74 : 24,941.84 = 5,534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.74/24,941.84 = 5,534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.74x = 24,941.84 × 5,534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.74x = 138,039,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,039,712.84/16,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.77

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