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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.36, 24,955.68 and 5,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.36, 24,955.68 and 5,545.92 is: 8,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.36 : 24,955.68 = 5,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.36/24,955.68 = 5,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.36x = 24,955.68 × 5,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.36x = 138,402,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,402,204.83/16,641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.76

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