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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.82, 24,870.40 and 6,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.82, 24,870.40 and 6,191.76 is: 9,287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.82 : 24,870.40 = 6,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.82/24,870.40 = 6,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.82x = 24,870.40 × 6,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.82x = 153,991,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,991,547.90/16,580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.33

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