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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.93, 24,849.55 and 6,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.93, 24,849.55 and 6,170.68 is: 9,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.93 : 24,849.55 = 6,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.93/24,849.55 = 6,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.93x = 24,849.55 × 6,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.93x = 153,338,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,338,621.19/16,558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.18

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