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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.95, 24,978.64 and 5,560.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.95, 24,978.64 and 5,560.83 is: 8,338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.95 : 24,978.64 = 5,560.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.95/24,978.64 = 5,560.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.95x = 24,978.64 × 5,560.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.95x = 138,901,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,901,970.67/16,657.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.48

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