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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.60, 24,962.52 and 5,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.60, 24,962.52 and 5,545.24 is: 8,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.60 : 24,962.52 = 5,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.60/24,962.52 = 5,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.60x = 24,962.52 × 5,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.60x = 138,423,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423,164.40/16,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.90

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