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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.76, 24,860.16 and 6,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.76, 24,860.16 and 6,186.24 is: 9,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.76 : 24,860.16 = 6,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.76/24,860.16 = 6,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.76x = 24,860.16 × 6,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.76x = 153,790,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,790,916.20/16,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.94

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