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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.13, 24,974.28 and 5,557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.13, 24,974.28 and 5,557.86 is: 8,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.13 : 24,974.28 = 5,557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.13/24,974.28 = 5,557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.13x = 24,974.28 × 5,557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.13x = 138,803,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,803,551.84/16,655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.98

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