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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.81, 24,858.41 and 6,183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.81, 24,858.41 and 6,183.75 is: 9,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.81 : 24,858.41 = 6,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.81/24,858.41 = 6,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.81x = 24,858.41 × 6,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.81x = 153,718,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,718,161.92/16,572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.32

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