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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.97, 24,866.96 and 6,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.97, 24,866.96 and 6,190.53 is: 9,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.97 : 24,866.96 = 6,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.97/24,866.96 = 6,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.97x = 24,866.96 × 6,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.97x = 153,939,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,939,661.89/16,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.80

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