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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.87, 24,961.47 and 5,548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.87, 24,961.47 and 5,548.39 is: 8,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.87 : 24,961.47 = 5,548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.87/24,961.47 = 5,548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.87x = 24,961.47 × 5,548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.87x = 138,495,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,495,970.53/16,642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.64

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