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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.64, 24,864.45 and 6,188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.64, 24,864.45 and 6,188.68 is: 9,286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.64 : 24,864.45 = 6,188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.64/24,864.45 = 6,188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.64x = 24,864.45 × 6,188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.64x = 153,878,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,878,124.43/16,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.75

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