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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.97, 24,854.72 and 6,181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.97, 24,854.72 and 6,181.65 is: 9,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.97 : 24,854.72 = 6,181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.97/24,854.72 = 6,181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.97x = 24,854.72 × 6,181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.97x = 153,643,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,643,148.98/16,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.27

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