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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.06, 24,852.78 and 6,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.06, 24,852.78 and 6,180 is: 9,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.06 : 24,852.78 = 6,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.06/24,852.78 = 6,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.06x = 24,852.78 × 6,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.06x = 153,590,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,590,180.40/16,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.70

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