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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.81, 24,855.40 and 6,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.81, 24,855.40 and 6,181.75 is: 9,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.81 : 24,855.40 = 6,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.81/24,855.40 = 6,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.81x = 24,855.40 × 6,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.81x = 153,649,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,649,868.95/16,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.32

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