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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.88, 24,973.44 and 5,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.88, 24,973.44 and 5,706.88 is: 8,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.88 : 24,973.44 = 5,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.88/24,973.44 = 5,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.88x = 24,973.44 × 5,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.88x = 142,520,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,520,425.27/16,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.33

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