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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.66, 24,955.50 and 5,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.66, 24,955.50 and 5,544.30 is: 8,314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.66 : 24,955.50 = 5,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.66/24,955.50 = 5,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.66x = 24,955.50 × 5,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.66x = 138,360,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,360,778.65/16,640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.62

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