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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.06, 24,947.67 and 5,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.06, 24,947.67 and 5,537.30 is: 8,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.06 : 24,947.67 = 5,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.06/24,947.67 = 5,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.06x = 24,947.67 × 5,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.06x = 138,142,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,142,733.09/16,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.31

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