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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.41, 24,280.05 and 6,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.41, 24,280.05 and 6,819.86 is: 10,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.41 : 24,280.05 = 6,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.41/24,280.05 = 6,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.41x = 24,280.05 × 6,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.41x = 165,586,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,586,420.39/16,180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.76

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