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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.43, 24,963.80 and 5,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.43, 24,963.80 and 5,553.36 is: 8,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.43 : 24,963.80 = 5,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.43/24,963.80 = 5,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.43x = 24,963.80 × 5,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.43x = 138,632,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,632,940.60/16,639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.59

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