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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.72, 24,841.40 and 6,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.72, 24,841.40 and 6,170.40 is: 9,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.72 : 24,841.40 = 6,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.72/24,841.40 = 6,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.72x = 24,841.40 × 6,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.72x = 153,281,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,281,374.56/16,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.72

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