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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.22, 24,853.59 and 6,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.22, 24,853.59 and 6,180.90 is: 9,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.22 : 24,853.59 = 6,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.22/24,853.59 = 6,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.22x = 24,853.59 × 6,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.22x = 153,617,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,617,554.43/16,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.14

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