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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.50, 24,997.54 and 5,572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.50, 24,997.54 and 5,572.61 is: 8,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.50 : 24,997.54 = 5,572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.50/24,997.54 = 5,572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.50x = 24,997.54 × 5,572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.50x = 139,301,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,301,541.38/16,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.17

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