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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.46, 24,230.90 and 10,318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.46, 24,230.90 and 10,318.30 is: 15,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.46 : 24,230.90 = 10,318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.46/24,230.90 = 10,318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.46x = 24,230.90 × 10,318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.46x = 250,021,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,021,695.47/16,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.03

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