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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.72, 24,867.84 and 6,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.72, 24,867.84 and 6,188.96 is: 9,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.72 : 24,867.84 = 6,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.72/24,867.84 = 6,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.72x = 24,867.84 × 6,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.72x = 153,906,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,906,067.05/16,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.23

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