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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.09, 24,947.33 and 5,539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.09, 24,947.33 and 5,539.91 is: 8,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.09 : 24,947.33 = 5,539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.09/24,947.33 = 5,539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.09x = 24,947.33 × 5,539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.09x = 138,205,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,205,810.50/16,637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.09

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