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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.54, 24,989.70 and 5,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.54, 24,989.70 and 5,568.14 is: 8,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.54 : 24,989.70 = 5,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.54/24,989.70 = 5,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.54x = 24,989.70 × 5,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.54x = 139,146,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,146,148.16/16,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.34

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