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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.47, 24,856.97 and 6,183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.47, 24,856.97 and 6,183.15 is: 9,273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.47 : 24,856.97 = 6,183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.47/24,856.97 = 6,183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.47x = 24,856.97 × 6,183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.47x = 153,694,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,694,343.14/16,573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.52

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