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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.16, 24,992.88 and 5,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.16, 24,992.88 and 5,569 is: 8,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.16 : 24,992.88 = 5,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.16/24,992.88 = 5,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.16x = 24,992.88 × 5,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.16x = 139,185,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,185,348.72/16,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.37

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