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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.33, 24,991.43 and 5,413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.33, 24,991.43 and 5,413.64 is: 8,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.33 : 24,991.43 = 5,413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.33/24,991.43 = 5,413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.33x = 24,991.43 × 5,413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.33x = 135,294,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,294,453.08/16,658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.73

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