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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.20, 24,881.28 and 6,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.20, 24,881.28 and 6,195.76 is: 9,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.20 : 24,881.28 = 6,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.20/24,881.28 = 6,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.20x = 24,881.28 × 6,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.20x = 154,158,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,158,439.37/16,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.06

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