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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.16, 24,858.06 and 6,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.16, 24,858.06 and 6,181 is: 9,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.16 : 24,858.06 = 6,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.16/24,858.06 = 6,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.16x = 24,858.06 × 6,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.16x = 153,647,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,647,668.86/16,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.11

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