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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.52, 24,953.20 and 5,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.52, 24,953.20 and 5,544.16 is: 8,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.52 : 24,953.20 = 5,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.52/24,953.20 = 5,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.52x = 24,953.20 × 5,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.52x = 138,344,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,344,533.31/16,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.21

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