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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.88, 24,976.44 and 5,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.88, 24,976.44 and 5,708.88 is: 8,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.88 : 24,976.44 = 5,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.88/24,976.44 = 5,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.88x = 24,976.44 × 5,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.88x = 142,587,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,587,498.79/16,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.33

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