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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.22, 24,960.96 and 5,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.22, 24,960.96 and 5,547.96 is: 8,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.22 : 24,960.96 = 5,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.22/24,960.96 = 5,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.22x = 24,960.96 × 5,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.22x = 138,482,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,482,407.64/16,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.15

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