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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.28, 24,982.52 and 5,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.28, 24,982.52 and 5,560.16 is: 8,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.28 : 24,982.52 = 5,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.28/24,982.52 = 5,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.28x = 24,982.52 × 5,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.28x = 138,906,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,906,808.40/16,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.61

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