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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.06, 24,870.78 and 6,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.06, 24,870.78 and 6,192 is: 9,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.06 : 24,870.78 = 6,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.06/24,870.78 = 6,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.06x = 24,870.78 × 6,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.06x = 153,999,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,999,869.76/16,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.70

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