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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.68, 24,870.22 and 6,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.68, 24,870.22 and 6,191.62 is: 9,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.68 : 24,870.22 = 6,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.68/24,870.22 = 6,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.68x = 24,870.22 × 6,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.68x = 153,986,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,986,951.56/16,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.13

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