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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.55, 24,970.04 and 5,549.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.55, 24,970.04 and 5,549.25 is: 8,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.55 : 24,970.04 = 5,549.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.55/24,970.04 = 5,549.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.55x = 24,970.04 × 5,549.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.55x = 138,564,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,564,966.72/16,645.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.45

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