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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.93, 24,854.05 and 6,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.93, 24,854.05 and 6,173.68 is: 9,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.93 : 24,854.05 = 6,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.93/24,854.05 = 6,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.93x = 24,854.05 × 6,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.93x = 153,440,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,440,951.40/16,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.68

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