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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.63, 24,967.53 and 5,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.63, 24,967.53 and 5,553.36 is: 8,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.63 : 24,967.53 = 5,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.63/24,967.53 = 5,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.63x = 24,967.53 × 5,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.63x = 138,653,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,653,682.40/16,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.23

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