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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.32, 24,260.42 and 6,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.32, 24,260.42 and 6,815.52 is: 10,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.32 : 24,260.42 = 6,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.32/24,260.42 = 6,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.32x = 24,260.42 × 6,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.32x = 165,347,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,347,343.64/16,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.04

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