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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.40, 24,875.10 and 6,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.40, 24,875.10 and 6,194.60 is: 9,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.40 : 24,875.10 = 6,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.40/24,875.10 = 6,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.40x = 24,875.10 × 6,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.40x = 154,091,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,091,294.46/16,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.90

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