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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.45, 24,218.74 and 8,673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.45, 24,218.74 and 8,673.58 is: 12,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.45 : 24,218.74 = 8,673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.45/24,218.74 = 8,673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.45x = 24,218.74 × 8,673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.45x = 210,063,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,063,036.11/16,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.52

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