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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.04, 24,292.53 and 10,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.04, 24,292.53 and 10,668.80 is: 16,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.04 : 24,292.53 = 10,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.04/24,292.53 = 10,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.04x = 24,292.53 × 10,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.04x = 259,172,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,172,022.60/16,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,018.01

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