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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.24, 24,969.96 and 5,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.24, 24,969.96 and 5,553.96 is: 8,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.24 : 24,969.96 = 5,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.24/24,969.96 = 5,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.24x = 24,969.96 × 5,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.24x = 138,682,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682,159.04/16,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.14

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