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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.05, 24,969.42 and 5,552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.05, 24,969.42 and 5,552.51 is: 8,329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.05 : 24,969.42 = 5,552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.05/24,969.42 = 5,552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.05x = 24,969.42 × 5,552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.05x = 138,642,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,642,829.40/16,645.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.37

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