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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.74, 24,983.46 and 5,563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.74, 24,983.46 and 5,563.46 is: 8,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.74 : 24,983.46 = 5,563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.74/24,983.46 = 5,563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.74x = 24,983.46 × 5,563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.74x = 138,994,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,994,355.45/16,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.13

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