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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.36, 24,950.70 and 5,542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.36, 24,950.70 and 5,542.14 is: 8,310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.36 : 24,950.70 = 5,542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.36/24,950.70 = 5,542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.36x = 24,950.70 × 5,542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.36x = 138,280,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,280,272.50/16,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.43

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