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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.93, 24,966.05 and 5,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.93, 24,966.05 and 5,554.86 is: 8,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.93 : 24,966.05 = 5,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.93/24,966.05 = 5,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.93x = 24,966.05 × 5,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.93x = 138,682,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682,884.73/16,640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.84

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