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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.34, 24,969.29 and 5,552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.34, 24,969.29 and 5,552.98 is: 8,326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.34 : 24,969.29 = 5,552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.34/24,969.29 = 5,552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.34x = 24,969.29 × 5,552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.34x = 138,653,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,653,877.80/16,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.39

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