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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.81, 24,868.90 and 6,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.81, 24,868.90 and 6,190.75 is: 9,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.81 : 24,868.90 = 6,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.81/24,868.90 = 6,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.81x = 24,868.90 × 6,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.81x = 153,957,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,957,142.68/16,579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.82

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