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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.04, 24,268.80 and 10,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.04, 24,268.80 and 10,667.68 is: 16,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.04 : 24,268.80 = 10,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.04/24,268.80 = 10,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.04x = 24,268.80 × 10,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.04x = 258,891,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,891,792.38/16,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.68

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