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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.61, 24,954.56 and 5,545.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.61, 24,954.56 and 5,545.17 is: 8,315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.61 : 24,954.56 = 5,545.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.61/24,954.56 = 5,545.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.61x = 24,954.56 × 5,545.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.61x = 138,377,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,377,249.75/16,640.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.64

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