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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.72, 24,865.08 and 6,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.72, 24,865.08 and 6,189.28 is: 9,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.72 : 24,865.08 = 6,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.72/24,865.08 = 6,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.72x = 24,865.08 × 6,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.72x = 153,896,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,896,942.34/16,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.92

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