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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.06, 24,279.36 and 6,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.06, 24,279.36 and 6,819.34 is: 10,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.06 : 24,279.36 = 6,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.06/24,279.36 = 6,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.06x = 24,279.36 × 6,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.06x = 165,569,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,569,210.82/16,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.92

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