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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.15, 24,273.08 and 6,692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.15, 24,273.08 and 6,692.44 is: 10,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.15 : 24,273.08 = 6,692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.15/24,273.08 = 6,692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.15x = 24,273.08 × 6,692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.15x = 162,446,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,446,131.52/16,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.84

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