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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.81, 24,853.91 and 6,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.81, 24,853.91 and 6,180.75 is: 9,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.81 : 24,853.91 = 6,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.81/24,853.91 = 6,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.81x = 24,853.91 × 6,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.81x = 153,615,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,615,773.33/16,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.82

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