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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.06, 24,872.28 and 6,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.06, 24,872.28 and 6,193 is: 9,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.06 : 24,872.28 = 6,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.06/24,872.28 = 6,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.06x = 24,872.28 × 6,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.06x = 154,034,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,034,030.04/16,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.20

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