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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.40, 24,270.60 and 10,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.40, 24,270.60 and 10,996.40 is: 16,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.40 : 24,270.60 = 10,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.40/24,270.60 = 10,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.40x = 24,270.60 × 10,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.40x = 266,889,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,889,225.84/16,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.60

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