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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.93, 24,970.65 and 5,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.93, 24,970.65 and 5,553.62 is: 8,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.93 : 24,970.65 = 5,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.93/24,970.65 = 5,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.93x = 24,970.65 × 5,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.93x = 138,677,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,677,501.25/16,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.52

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