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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.74, 24,981.96 and 5,562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.74, 24,981.96 and 5,562.44 is: 8,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.74 : 24,981.96 = 5,562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.74/24,981.96 = 5,562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.74x = 24,981.96 × 5,562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.74x = 138,960,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,960,653.58/16,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.61

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